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Edible mushroom vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Edible mushroom and Buckwheat

  • Edible mushroom is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Copper, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Potassium, while Buckwheat is higher in Manganese, Magnesium, and Fiber.
  • Edible mushroom covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 28% more than Buckwheat.
  • Edible mushroom has 4 times more Selenium than Buckwheat. Edible mushroom has 9.3µg of Selenium, while Buckwheat has 2.2µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mushrooms, white, raw 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 Phosphorus +22.9%
Contains more Potassium +261.4%
Contains more Copper +117.8%
Contains more Selenium +322.7%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains more Magnesium +466.7%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Zinc +17.3%
Contains more Manganese +757.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 19% 7% 37% 29% 1% 15% 106% 7% 51%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 30% 37% 30% 8% 1% 17% 49% 53% 12%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.9%
Contains more Potassium +261.4%
Contains more Copper +117.8%
Contains more Selenium +322.7%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains more Magnesium +466.7%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Zinc +17.3%
Contains more Manganese +757.4%

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +930.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +283.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +317%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.1%
Contains more Folate +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +800%
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 0% 1% 6% 7% 21% 93% 68% 90% 24% 13% 5% 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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +930.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +283.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +317%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.1%
Contains more Folate +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +22.2%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Fats +82.4%
Contains more Carbs +511.7%
Equal in Protein - 3.38
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 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 Water +22.2%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Fats +82.4%
Contains more Carbs +511.7%
Equal in Protein - 3.38

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.5%
24% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.16 g
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.188 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +640%
Contains more Fructose +70%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
90% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.48 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 Glucose +640%
Contains more Fructose +70%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edible mushroom Buckwheat Opinion
Net carbs 2.26g 17.24g Buckwheat
Protein 3.09g 3.38g Buckwheat
Fats 0.34g 0.62g Buckwheat
Carbs 3.26g 19.94g Buckwheat
Calories 22kcal 92kcal Buckwheat
Fructose 0.17g 0.1g Edible mushroom
Sugar 1.98g 0.9g Buckwheat
Fiber 1g 2.7g Buckwheat
Calcium 3mg 7mg Buckwheat
Iron 0.5mg 0.8mg Buckwheat
Magnesium 9mg 51mg Buckwheat
Phosphorus 86mg 70mg Edible mushroom
Potassium 318mg 88mg Edible mushroom
Sodium 5mg 4mg Buckwheat
Zinc 0.52mg 0.61mg Buckwheat
Copper 0.318mg 0.146mg Edible mushroom
Manganese 0.047mg 0.403mg Buckwheat
Selenium 9.3µg 2.2µg Edible mushroom
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.09mg Buckwheat
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU Edible mushroom
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Edible mushroom
Vitamin C 2.1mg 0mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.04mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B2 0.402mg 0.039mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B3 3.607mg 0.94mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B5 1.497mg 0.359mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 0.077mg Edible mushroom
Folate 17µg 14µg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Edible mushroom
Vitamin K 0µg 1.9µg Buckwheat
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.049mg Buckwheat
Threonine 0.107mg 0.129mg Buckwheat
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.127mg Buckwheat
Leucine 0.12mg 0.212mg Buckwheat
Lysine 0.107mg 0.172mg Buckwheat
Methionine 0.031mg 0.044mg Buckwheat
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.133mg Buckwheat
Valine 0.232mg 0.173mg Edible mushroom
Histidine 0.057mg 0.079mg Buckwheat
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0.134g Edible mushroom
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.188g Buckwheat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 0.188g Buckwheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edible mushroom 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
27%
Edible mushroom
8%
Buckwheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Edible mushroom
24%
Buckwheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.084g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/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.

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