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Buckwheat vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Buckwheat and Arborio rice

  • Buckwheat has more Magnesium, Copper, and Phosphorus, while Arborio rice has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Iron.
  • Arborio rice covers your daily need of Folate 11% more than Buckwheat.
  • Buckwheat contains 6 times more Magnesium than Arborio rice. While Buckwheat contains 51mg of Magnesium, Arborio rice contains only 8mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked and Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Magnesium +537.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +112.1%
Contains more Potassium +238.5%
Contains more Zinc +52.5%
Contains more Copper +102.8%
Contains more Manganese +12.9%
Contains more Iron +82.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Selenium +240.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 30% 37% 30% 8% 1% 17% 49% 53% 12%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 55% 6% 15% 3% 0% 11% 24% 47% 41%
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Magnesium +537.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +112.1%
Contains more Potassium +238.5%
Contains more Zinc +52.5%
Contains more Copper +102.8%
Contains more Manganese +12.9%
Contains more Iron +82.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Selenium +240.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +310%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.6%
Contains more Folate +321.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 10% 9% 18% 22% 18% 11% 0% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 41% 4% 28% 24% 14% 45% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +310%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.6%
Contains more Folate +321.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +43.2%
Contains more Fats +226.3%
Contains more Water +10.4%
Contains more Other +126.3%
Contains more Carbs +44.1%
Equal in Water - 68.53
3% 20% 76%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 19.94 g
Water: 75.63 g
Other: 0.43 g
2% 29% 69%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 28.73 g
Water: 68.53 g
Other: 0.19 g
Contains more Protein +43.2%
Contains more Fats +226.3%
Contains more Water +10.4%
Contains more Other +126.3%
Contains more Carbs +44.1%
Equal in Water - 68.53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +224.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +276%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.9%
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.188 g
32% 36% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +224.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +276%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buckwheat Arborio rice Opinion
Net carbs 17.24g 28.73g Arborio rice
Protein 3.38g 2.36g Buckwheat
Fats 0.62g 0.19g Buckwheat
Carbs 19.94g 28.73g Arborio rice
Calories 92kcal 130kcal Arborio rice
Fructose 0.1g Buckwheat
Sugar 0.9g Arborio rice
Fiber 2.7g Buckwheat
Calcium 7mg 1mg Buckwheat
Iron 0.8mg 1.46mg Arborio rice
Magnesium 51mg 8mg Buckwheat
Phosphorus 70mg 33mg Buckwheat
Potassium 88mg 26mg Buckwheat
Sodium 4mg 0mg Arborio rice
Zinc 0.61mg 0.4mg Buckwheat
Copper 0.146mg 0.072mg Buckwheat
Manganese 0.403mg 0.357mg Buckwheat
Selenium 2.2µg 7.5µg Arborio rice
Vitamin E 0.09mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.164mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.016mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B3 0.94mg 1.493mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B5 0.359mg 0.397mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.059mg Buckwheat
Folate 14µg 59µg Arborio rice
Vitamin K 1.9µg Buckwheat
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.027mg Buckwheat
Threonine 0.129mg 0.084mg Buckwheat
Isoleucine 0.127mg 0.102mg Buckwheat
Leucine 0.212mg 0.195mg Buckwheat
Lysine 0.172mg 0.085mg Buckwheat
Methionine 0.044mg 0.056mg Arborio rice
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.126mg Buckwheat
Valine 0.173mg 0.144mg Buckwheat
Histidine 0.079mg 0.056mg Buckwheat
Saturated Fat 0.134g 0.051g Arborio rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.188g 0.058g Buckwheat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.188g 0.05g Buckwheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Buckwheat Arborio rice
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
8%
Buckwheat
13%
Arborio rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Buckwheat
20%
Arborio rice

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.083g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Buckwheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170686/nutrients
  2. Arborio rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168882/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.