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Buckwheat vs. Oysters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Buckwheat and Oysters different?

  • Oysters has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Copper, Iron, Selenium, Choline, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin B2 than Buckwheat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Oysters is 729% higher.

Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked and Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat 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.
Contains more Magnesium +45.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Calcium +1557.1%
Contains more Iron +1051.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +177.1%
Contains more Potassium +58%
Contains more Zinc +12785.2%
Contains more Copper +3808.9%
Contains more Manganese +46.7%
Contains more Selenium +1695.5%
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 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Contains more Magnesium +45.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Calcium +1557.1%
Contains more Iron +1051.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +177.1%
Contains more Potassium +58%
Contains more Zinc +12785.2%
Contains more Copper +3808.9%
Contains more Manganese +46.7%
Contains more Selenium +1695.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1788.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.036
Equal in Folate - 14
Equal in Vitamin K - 2
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 6% 34% 0% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 15% 11% 2188% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1788.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.036
Equal in Folate - 14
Equal in Vitamin K - 2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +265.9%
Contains more Protein +237.9%
Contains more Fats +451.6%
Contains more Other +253.5%
Equal in Water - 78.19
3% 20% 76%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 19.94 g
Water: 75.63 g
Other: 0.43 g
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Carbs +265.9%
Contains more Protein +237.9%
Contains more Fats +451.6%
Contains more Other +253.5%
Equal in Water - 78.19

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +169.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +461.7%
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.188 g
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +169.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +461.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +515%
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
42% 58%
Starch: 0.9 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +515%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buckwheat Oysters Opinion
Net carbs 17.24g 5.45g Buckwheat
Protein 3.38g 11.42g Oysters
Fats 0.62g 3.42g Oysters
Carbs 19.94g 5.45g Buckwheat
Calories 92kcal 102kcal Oysters
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Fructose 0.1g 0g Buckwheat
Sugar 0.9g 1.23g Buckwheat
Fiber 2.7g 0g Buckwheat
Calcium 7mg 116mg Oysters
Iron 0.8mg 9.21mg Oysters
Magnesium 51mg 35mg Buckwheat
Phosphorus 70mg 194mg Oysters
Potassium 88mg 139mg Oysters
Sodium 4mg 166mg Buckwheat
Zinc 0.61mg 78.6mg Oysters
Copper 0.146mg 5.707mg Oysters
Manganese 0.403mg 0.591mg Oysters
Selenium 2.2µg 39.5µg Oysters
Vitamin A 0IU 88IU Oysters
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 26µg Oysters
Vitamin E 0.09mg 1.7mg Oysters
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Oysters
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.036mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.18mg Oysters
Vitamin B3 0.94mg 1.85mg Oysters
Vitamin B5 0.359mg 0.447mg Oysters
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.061mg Buckwheat
Folate 14µg 14µg
Vitamin B12 0µg 17.5µg Oysters
Vitamin K 1.9µg 2µg Oysters
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.138mg Oysters
Threonine 0.129mg 0.046mg Buckwheat
Isoleucine 0.127mg 0.459mg Oysters
Leucine 0.212mg 0.716mg Oysters
Lysine 0.172mg 0.762mg Oysters
Methionine 0.044mg 0.257mg Oysters
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.413mg Oysters
Valine 0.173mg 0.523mg Oysters
Histidine 0.079mg 0.22mg Oysters
Cholesterol 0mg 79mg Buckwheat
Trans Fat 0.068g Buckwheat
Saturated Fat 0.134g 0.948g Buckwheat
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.271g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.353g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Oysters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.188g 0.506g Oysters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.188g 1.056g Oysters
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Oysters
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g Oysters
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Oysters
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Oysters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Buckwheat Oysters
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
197%
Oysters
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Buckwheat
486%
Oysters

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.814g)
Which food is cheaper?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is cheaper (difference - $0.6)

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. Oysters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171980/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.