Agave, raw (Southwest) vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between agave, raw (Southwest) and buckwheat
- Agave, raw (Southwest) has more calcium, fiber, and iron; however, buckwheat is richer in manganese, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
- Agave, raw (Southwest)'s daily need coverage for calcium is 41% more.
- Agave, raw (Southwest) contains 60 times more Calcium than buckwheat. Agave, raw (Southwest) contains 417mg of Calcium, while buckwheat contains 7mg.
- Buckwheat contains less sugar.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Agave, raw (Southwest) 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 CalciumCalcium | +5857.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +125% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +306.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +900% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +328.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +450% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +155.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +178.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +37.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +480.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +775.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +40% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.52 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
16.23 g
Water:
81.83 g
Other:
1.27 g
Protein:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.62 g
Carbs:
19.94 g
Water:
75.63 g
Other:
0.43 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +195.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +550% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +313.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +22.9% |
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Water
~75.63g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0.24 g
Sucrose:
0.41 g
Glucose:
1.19 g
Fructose:
0.98 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +495% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +880% |
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Sucrose
~0.4g
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Lactose
~0g
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Maltose
~0g
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Galactose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 68kcal | 92kcal |
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| Protein | 0.52g | 3.38g |
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| Fats | 0.15g | 0.62g |
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| Vitamin C | 4mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 9.63g | 17.24g |
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| Carbs | 16.23g | 19.94g |
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| Magnesium | 55mg | 51mg |
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| Calcium | 417mg | 7mg |
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| Potassium | 127mg | 88mg |
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| Iron | 1.8mg | 0.8mg |
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| Sugar | 2.58g | 0.9g |
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| Fiber | 6.6g | 2.7g |
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| Copper | 0.138mg | 0.146mg |
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| Zinc | 0.15mg | 0.61mg |
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| Starch | 0.24g |
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| Phosphorus | 7mg | 70mg |
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| Sodium | 14mg | 4mg |
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| Vitamin A | 37IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 0.09mg |
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| Manganese | 0.094mg | 0.403mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 2.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.039mg | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.162mg | 0.94mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.041mg | 0.359mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.055mg | 0.077mg |
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| Vitamin K | 5.3µg | 1.9µg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 14µg |
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| Choline | 20.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.134g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.188g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.188g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0.049mg |
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| Threonine | 0.014mg | 0.129mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.014mg | 0.127mg |
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| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0.212mg |
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| Lysine | 0.028mg | 0.172mg |
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| Methionine | 0.009mg | 0.044mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.019mg | 0.133mg |
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| Valine | 0.022mg | 0.173mg |
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| Histidine | 0.008mg | 0.079mg |
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| Fructose | 0.98g | 0.1g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
6%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Agave, raw (Southwest) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.134g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave, raw (Southwest) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Agave, raw (Southwest) is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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