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Cocoa solids vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cocoa solids and Buckwheat

  • Buckwheat has less Copper, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Potassium, and Selenium.
  • Cocoa solids covers your daily Copper needs 405% more than Buckwheat.
  • Buckwheat contains 60 times less Saturated Fat than Cocoa solids. Cocoa solids contain 8.07g of Saturated Fat, while Buckwheat contains 0.134g.

Food varieties used in this article are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked.

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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 +1728.6%
Contains more Iron +1632.5%
Contains more Magnesium +878.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +948.6%
Contains more Potassium +1631.8%
Contains more Zinc +1016.4%
Contains more Copper +2494.5%
Contains more Manganese +852.1%
Contains more Selenium +550%
Contains less Sodium -81%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 520% 357% 315% 135% 3% 186% 1263% 501% 78%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 30% 37% 30% 8% 1% 17% 49% 53% 12%
Contains more Calcium +1728.6%
Contains more Iron +1632.5%
Contains more Magnesium +878.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +948.6%
Contains more Potassium +1631.8%
Contains more Zinc +1016.4%
Contains more Copper +2494.5%
Contains more Manganese +852.1%
Contains more Selenium +550%
Contains less Sodium -81%

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 E +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +517.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +132.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.2%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.09
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% 20% 56% 41% 16% 28% 24% 0% 7%
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 E +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +517.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +132.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.2%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.09

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +479.9%
Contains more Fats +2109.7%
Contains more Carbs +190.4%
Contains more Other +1248.8%
Contains more Water +2421%
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 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 +479.9%
Contains more Fats +2109.7%
Contains more Carbs +190.4%
Contains more Other +1248.8%
Contains more Water +2421%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2330.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +134%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.188 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2330.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +134%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Buckwheat Opinion
Net carbs 20.9g 17.24g Cocoa solids
Protein 19.6g 3.38g Cocoa solids
Fats 13.7g 0.62g Cocoa solids
Carbs 57.9g 19.94g Cocoa solids
Calories 228kcal 92kcal Cocoa solids
Fructose 0.1g Buckwheat
Sugar 1.75g 0.9g Buckwheat
Fiber 37g 2.7g Cocoa solids
Calcium 128mg 7mg Cocoa solids
Iron 13.86mg 0.8mg Cocoa solids
Magnesium 499mg 51mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 734mg 70mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 1524mg 88mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 21mg 4mg Buckwheat
Zinc 6.81mg 0.61mg Cocoa solids
Copper 3.788mg 0.146mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 3.837mg 0.403mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 14.3µg 2.2µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.09mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.04mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.039mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 0.94mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.359mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.077mg Cocoa solids
Folate 32µg 14µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin K 2.5µg 1.9µg Cocoa solids
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0.049mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.776mg 0.129mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0.127mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 1.189mg 0.212mg Cocoa solids
Lysine 0.983mg 0.172mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.202mg 0.044mg Cocoa solids
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.133mg Cocoa solids
Valine 1.177mg 0.173mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.339mg 0.079mg Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 8.07g 0.134g Buckwheat
Monounsaturated Fat 4.57g 0.188g Cocoa solids
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.188g Cocoa solids

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids 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
16%
Cocoa solids
8%
Buckwheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
24%
Buckwheat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.936g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2.4)

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. Cocoa solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/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.