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Buckwheat vs. Cheddar Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Buckwheat and Cheddar Cheese different?

  • Cheddar Cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, and Zinc than Buckwheat.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Cheddar Cheese is 94% higher.
  • Buckwheat has less Saturated Fat.

Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked and Cheese, cheddar 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.
Buckwheat
Buckwheat
6
:
4
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Contains more Iron +471.4%
Contains more Magnesium +88.9%
Contains more Potassium +15.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Copper +386.7%
Contains more Manganese +1392.6%
Contains more Calcium +10042.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +550%
Contains more Zinc +496.7%
Contains more Selenium +1195.5%
Buckwheat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 30% 37% 30% 8% 1% 17% 49% 53% 12%
Cheddar Cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Contains more Iron +471.4%
Contains more Magnesium +88.9%
Contains more Potassium +15.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Copper +386.7%
Contains more Manganese +1392.6%
Contains more Calcium +10042.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +550%
Contains more Zinc +496.7%
Contains more Selenium +1195.5%

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.
Buckwheat
Buckwheat
3
:
8
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1493.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +688.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +997.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.2%
Contains more Folate +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +26.3%
Buckwheat
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%
Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1493.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +688.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +997.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.2%
Contains more Folate +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +26.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Buckwheat
Buckwheat
2
:
3
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Contains more Carbs +545.3%
Contains more Water +104.3%
Contains more Protein +576.6%
Contains more Fats +5272.6%
Contains more Other +762.8%
Buckwheat
3% 20% 76%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 19.94 g
Water: 75.63 g
Other: 0.43 g
Cheddar Cheese
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Carbs +545.3%
Contains more Water +104.3%
Contains more Protein +576.6%
Contains more Fats +5272.6%
Contains more Other +762.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Buckwheat
Buckwheat
1
:
2
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4818.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +655.9%
Buckwheat
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.188 g
Cheddar Cheese
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4818.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +655.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Buckwheat
Buckwheat
2
:
3
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +30%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Buckwheat
57% 29% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.1 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Cheddar Cheese
54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +30%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buckwheat Cheddar Cheese Opinion
Net carbs 17.24g 3.09g Buckwheat
Protein 3.38g 22.87g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 0.62g 33.31g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 19.94g 3.09g Buckwheat
Calories 92kcal 404kcal Cheddar Cheese
Fructose 0.1g 0g Buckwheat
Sugar 0.9g 0.48g Cheddar Cheese
Fiber 2.7g 0g Buckwheat
Calcium 7mg 710mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.8mg 0.14mg Buckwheat
Magnesium 51mg 27mg Buckwheat
Phosphorus 70mg 455mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 88mg 76mg Buckwheat
Sodium 4mg 653mg Buckwheat
Zinc 0.61mg 3.64mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.146mg 0.03mg Buckwheat
Manganese 0.403mg 0.027mg Buckwheat
Selenium 2.2µg 28.5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 0IU 1242IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 330µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.71mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.029mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.428mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.94mg 0.059mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B5 0.359mg 0.41mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.066mg Buckwheat
Folate 14µg 27µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.1µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 1.9µg 2.4µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 0.129mg 1.044mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 0.127mg 1.206mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 0.212mg 1.939mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 0.172mg 1.025mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.044mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 1.074mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 0.173mg 1.404mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.079mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 99mg Buckwheat
Trans Fat 0.917g Buckwheat
Saturated Fat 0.134g 18.867g Buckwheat
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 0.188g 9.246g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.188g 1.421g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Buckwheat Cheddar Cheese
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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Buckwheat
79%
Cheddar Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 649mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.733g)
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.

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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.