Buckwheat vs. Broad bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Buckwheat and Broad bean different?
- Buckwheat is higher in Copper, Manganese, and Vitamin B5, however, Broad bean is richer in Vitamin C, Folate, Iron, and Vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Broad bean is 22% higher.
- Buckwheat contains 5 times more Vitamin B5 than Broad bean. While Buckwheat contains 0.359mg of Vitamin B5, Broad bean contains only 0.066mg.
Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked and Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
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Magnesium
+64.5%
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Sodium
-90.2%
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Zinc
+29.8%
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Copper
+143.3%
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Manganese
+54.4%
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Selenium
+120%
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Calcium
+157.1%
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Iron
+87.5%
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Potassium
+119.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 73
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Magnesium
+64.5%
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Sodium
-90.2%
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Zinc
+29.8%
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Copper
+143.3%
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Manganese
+54.4%
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Selenium
+120%
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Calcium
+157.1%
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Iron
+87.5%
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Potassium
+119.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 73
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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Vitamin B5
+443.9%
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Vitamin B6
+165.5%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+220%
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Vitamin B2
+130.8%
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Vitamin B3
+27.7%
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Folate
+314.3%
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Vitamin B5
+443.9%
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Vitamin B6
+165.5%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+220%
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Vitamin B2
+130.8%
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Vitamin B3
+27.7%
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Folate
+314.3%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+24%
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Carbs
+97.4%
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Protein
+42%
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Water
+10.7%
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Other
+109.3%
Protein:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.62 g
Carbs:
19.94 g
Water:
75.63 g
Other:
0.43 g
Protein:
4.8 g
Fats:
0.5 g
Carbs:
10.1 g
Water:
83.7 g
Other:
0.9 g
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Fats
+24%
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Carbs
+97.4%
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Protein
+42%
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+10.7%
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+109.3%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+840%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+61.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.142
Saturated Fat:
0.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.188 g
Saturated Fat:
0.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.303 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+840%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+61.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.142
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in price | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 17.24g | 6.5g | |
Protein | 3.38g | 4.8g | |
Fats | 0.62g | 0.5g | |
Carbs | 19.94g | 10.1g | |
Calories | 92kcal | 62kcal | |
Fructose | 0.1g | ||
Sugar | 0.9g | ||
Fiber | 2.7g | 3.6g | |
Calcium | 7mg | 18mg | |
Iron | 0.8mg | 1.5mg | |
Magnesium | 51mg | 31mg | |
Phosphorus | 70mg | 73mg | |
Potassium | 88mg | 193mg | |
Sodium | 4mg | 41mg | |
Zinc | 0.61mg | 0.47mg | |
Copper | 0.146mg | 0.06mg | |
Manganese | 0.403mg | 0.261mg | |
Selenium | 2.2µg | 1µg | |
Vitamin A | 0IU | 270IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 14µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.09mg | ||
Vitamin C | 0mg | 19.8mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.128mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.09mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.94mg | 1.2mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.359mg | 0.066mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.029mg | |
Folate | 14µg | 58µg | |
Vitamin K | 1.9µg | ||
Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.048mg | |
Threonine | 0.129mg | 0.178mg | |
Isoleucine | 0.127mg | 0.215mg | |
Leucine | 0.212mg | 0.37mg | |
Lysine | 0.172mg | 0.313mg | |
Methionine | 0.044mg | 0.037mg | |
Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0.195mg | |
Valine | 0.173mg | 0.235mg | |
Histidine | 0.079mg | 0.115mg | |
Saturated Fat | 0.134g | 0.142g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.188g | 0.02g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.188g | 0.303g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Buckwheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broad bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broad bean is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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