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Cereal vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cereal and Buckwheat different?

  • Cereal is higher than Buckwheat in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, Vitamin C, and Manganese.
  • Cereal covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 521% more than Buckwheat.
  • Buckwheat is lower in Sodium.

Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) and Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked types were 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 Calcium +42.9%
Contains more Iron +4157.5%
Contains more Potassium +19.3%
Contains more Zinc +1145.9%
Contains more Manganese +96%
Contains more Selenium +186.4%
Contains more Magnesium +168.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 70
Equal in Copper - 0.146
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1278% 14% 33% 10% 104% 208% 46% 104% 35%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 30% 37% 30% 8% 1% 17% 49% 53% 12%
Contains more Calcium +42.9%
Contains more Iron +4157.5%
Contains more Potassium +19.3%
Contains more Zinc +1145.9%
Contains more Manganese +96%
Contains more Selenium +186.4%
Contains more Magnesium +168.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 70
Equal in Copper - 0.146

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.
Cereal
6
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15620%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +9823.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3051.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +7674%
Contains more Vitamin E +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 168% 2% 0% 129% 1572% 894% 556% 14% 1382% 0% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15620%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +9823.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3051.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +7674%
Contains more Vitamin E +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +79.3%
Contains more Fats +74.2%
Contains more Carbs +335.6%
Contains more Other +418.6%
Contains more Water +1900.8%
6% 87% 4% 2%
Protein: 6.06 g
Fats: 1.08 g
Carbs: 86.85 g
Water: 3.78 g
Other: 2.23 g
3% 20% 76%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 19.94 g
Water: 75.63 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more Protein +79.3%
Contains more Fats +74.2%
Contains more Carbs +335.6%
Contains more Other +418.6%
Contains more Water +1900.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.188
32% 25% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.354 g
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.188 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.188

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +2335%
Contains more Glucose +35%
Contains more Fructose +160%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
94% 3% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 9.74 g
Glucose: 0.27 g
Fructose: 0.26 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.09 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more Sucrose +2335%
Contains more Glucose +35%
Contains more Fructose +160%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cereal Buckwheat Opinion
Net carbs 85.45g 17.24g Cereal
Protein 6.06g 3.38g Cereal
Fats 1.08g 0.62g Cereal
Carbs 86.85g 19.94g Cereal
Calories 378kcal 92kcal Cereal
Fructose 0.26g 0.1g Cereal
Sugar 10.35g 0.9g Buckwheat
Fiber 1.4g 2.7g Buckwheat
Calcium 10mg 7mg Cereal
Iron 34.06mg 0.8mg Cereal
Magnesium 19mg 51mg Buckwheat
Phosphorus 77mg 70mg Cereal
Potassium 105mg 88mg Cereal
Sodium 795mg 4mg Buckwheat
Zinc 7.6mg 0.61mg Cereal
Copper 0.137mg 0.146mg Buckwheat
Manganese 0.79mg 0.403mg Cereal
Selenium 6.3µg 2.2µg Cereal
Vitamin A 2792IU 0IU Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 814µg 0µg Cereal
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.09mg Buckwheat
Vitamin C 38.5mg 0mg Cereal
Vitamin B1 6.288mg 0.04mg Cereal
Vitamin B2 3.87mg 0.039mg Cereal
Vitamin B3 29.62mg 0.94mg Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.359mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B6 5.986mg 0.077mg Cereal
Folate 14µg Buckwheat
Vitamin K 0µg 1.9µg Buckwheat
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.049mg Cereal
Threonine 0.241mg 0.129mg Cereal
Isoleucine 0.26mg 0.127mg Cereal
Leucine 0.767mg 0.212mg Cereal
Lysine 0.113mg 0.172mg Buckwheat
Methionine 0.13mg 0.044mg Cereal
Phenylalanine 0.365mg 0.133mg Cereal
Valine 0.344mg 0.173mg Cereal
Histidine 0.162mg 0.079mg Cereal
Saturated Fat 0.26g 0.134g Buckwheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.204g 0.188g Cereal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.354g 0.188g Cereal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cereal Buckwheat
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
393%
Cereal
8%
Buckwheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
183%
Cereal
24%
Buckwheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal
Cereal is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cereal
Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 791mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.126g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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

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.