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Cheddar Cheese vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cheddar Cheese and Buckwheat 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 Cholesterol.

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

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.
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
8
:
3
Buckwheat
Buckwheat
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1493.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.7%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1493.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
3
:
2
Buckwheat
Buckwheat
Contains more Protein +576.6%
Contains more Fats +5272.6%
Contains more Other +762.8%
Contains more Carbs +545.3%
Contains more Water +104.3%
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
Buckwheat
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 +576.6%
Contains more Fats +5272.6%
Contains more Other +762.8%
Contains more Carbs +545.3%
Contains more Water +104.3%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
3
:
2
Buckwheat
Buckwheat
Contains more Glucose +30%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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
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
Contains more Glucose +30%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheddar Cheese Buckwheat
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 Cheddar Cheese Buckwheat Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 17.24g Buckwheat
Protein 22.87g 3.38g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 33.31g 0.62g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 19.94g Buckwheat
Calories 404kcal 92kcal Cheddar Cheese
Fructose 0g 0.1g Buckwheat
Sugar 0.48g 0.9g Cheddar Cheese
Fiber 0g 2.7g Buckwheat
Calcium 710mg 7mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 0.8mg Buckwheat
Magnesium 27mg 51mg Buckwheat
Phosphorus 455mg 70mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg 88mg Buckwheat
Sodium 653mg 4mg Buckwheat
Zinc 3.64mg 0.61mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.146mg Buckwheat
Manganese 0.027mg 0.403mg Buckwheat
Selenium 28.5µg 2.2µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 0IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.09mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.04mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.039mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0.94mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.359mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.077mg Buckwheat
Folate 27µg 14µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.9µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.049mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.129mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.127mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 0.212mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 0.172mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg 0.044mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.133mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 0.173mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.079mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg Buckwheat
Trans Fat 0.917g Buckwheat
Saturated Fat 18.867g 0.134g Buckwheat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 0.188g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.188g 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
Cheddar Cheese 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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
8%
Buckwheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
24%
Buckwheat

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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients
  2. 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.