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Groat vs. Oat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Groat and Oat?

  • Groat is richer in Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6, while Oat is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Iron, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Oat's daily need coverage for Manganese is 157% higher.
  • Oat has 7 times less Vitamin B3 than Groat. Groat has 7.02mg of Vitamin B3, while Oat has 0.961mg.

We used Buckwheat and Oats types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Groat
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 165% 5.4% 41% 83% 367% 65% 149% 0.13% 170% 45%
Oat
Oat
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 16% 38% 177% 209% 108% 224% 0.26% 641% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +75.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more IronIron +114.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +65.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +278.2%
~equal in Potassium ~429mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Groat
3
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 25% 98% 132% 74% 48% 0% 0% 23% 0%
Oat
Oat
2
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 191% 32% 18% 81% 27% 0% 0% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +205.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +630.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +655.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +86.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.349mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Groat
3
13% 3% 72% 10% 2%
Protein: 13.25 g
Fats: 3.4 g
Carbs: 71.5 g
Water: 9.75 g
Other: 2.1 g
Oat
Oat
2
17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more WaterWater +18.6%
Contains more OtherOther +22.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.5%
Contains more FatsFats +102.9%
~equal in Carbs ~66.27g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Groat
1
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.741 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.039 g
Oat
Oat
2
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.217 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.535 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -39.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +109.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +144%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Groat Oat
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Groat Oat Opinion
Calories 343kcal 389kcal Oat
Protein 13.25g 16.89g Oat
Fats 3.4g 6.9g Oat
Net carbs 61.5g 55.67g Groat
Carbs 71.5g 66.27g Groat
Magnesium 231mg 177mg Groat
Calcium 18mg 54mg Oat
Potassium 460mg 429mg Groat
Iron 2.2mg 4.72mg Oat
Fiber 10g 10.6g Oat
Copper 1.1mg 0.626mg Groat
Zinc 2.4mg 3.97mg Oat
Phosphorus 347mg 523mg Oat
Sodium 1mg 2mg Groat
Manganese 1.3mg 4.916mg Oat
Selenium 8.3µg Groat
Vitamin B1 0.101mg 0.763mg Oat
Vitamin B2 0.425mg 0.139mg Groat
Vitamin B3 7.02mg 0.961mg Groat
Vitamin B5 1.233mg 1.349mg Oat
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.119mg Groat
Folate 30µg 56µg Oat
Saturated Fat 0.741g 1.217g Groat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.04g 2.178g Oat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.039g 2.535g Oat
Tryptophan 0.192mg 0.234mg Oat
Threonine 0.506mg 0.575mg Oat
Isoleucine 0.498mg 0.694mg Oat
Leucine 0.832mg 1.284mg Oat
Lysine 0.672mg 0.701mg Oat
Methionine 0.172mg 0.312mg Oat
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0.895mg Oat
Valine 0.678mg 0.937mg Oat
Histidine 0.309mg 0.405mg Oat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Groat Oat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Groat
30%
Oat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
109%
Groat
154%
Oat

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Oat
Oat is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Groat
Groat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.476g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Groat
Groat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Groat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170286/nutrients
  2. Oat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.