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Avocado vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between avocadoes and buckwheat?

  • Avocadoes are higher in vitamin B5, folate, fiber, vitamin K, vitamin B6, vitamin E, potassium, and vitamin C, yet buckwheat is higher in manganese.
  • Avocadoes' daily need coverage for vitamin B5 is 21% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in buckwheat is lower.
  • The glycemic index of avocadoes is lower.

We used Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties and Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3.6% 43% 21% 63% 17% 22% 0.91% 19% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 2.1% 7.8% 30% 49% 17% 30% 0.52% 53% 12%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +71.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +451.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +30.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75.9%
Contains more IronIron +45.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +183.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +450%
~equal in Zinc ~0.61mg

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.
Avocado
10
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 33% 2.3% 41% 0% 17% 30% 33% 83% 59% 0% 53% 61% 7.7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 1.8% 0% 10% 9% 18% 22% 18% 0% 4.8% 11% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +84.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +286.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +233.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1005.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +478.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +41.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 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 FatsFats +2264.5%
Contains more OtherOther +267.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +69%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +133.8%
~equal in Water ~75.63g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 71% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.126 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.816 g
26% 37% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.134 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.188 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5112.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +866%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 8% 49% 16% 13%
Starch: 0.11 g
Sucrose: 0.06 g
Glucose: 0.37 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +85%
Contains more FructoseFructose +20%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +566.7%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Avocado Buckwheat DV% diff.
Monounsaturated fat 9.799g 0.188g 24%
Fats 14.66g 0.62g 22%
Vitamin B5 1.389mg 0.359mg 21%
Folate 81µg 14µg 17%
Vitamin K 21µg 1.9µg 16%
Fiber 6.7g 2.7g 16%
Vitamin B6 0.257mg 0.077mg 14%
Vitamin E 2.07mg 0.09mg 13%
Potassium 485mg 88mg 12%
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.816g 0.188g 11%
Manganese 0.142mg 0.403mg 11%
Saturated fat 2.126g 0.134g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.039mg 7%
Copper 0.19mg 0.146mg 5%
Magnesium 29mg 51mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 0.94mg 5%
Carbs 8.53g 19.94g 4%
Protein 2g 3.38g 3%
Calories 160kcal 92kcal 3%
Selenium 0.4µg 2.2µg 3%
Phosphorus 52mg 70mg 3%
Iron 0.55mg 0.8mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.04mg 2%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Choline 14.2mg 20.1mg 1%
Calcium 12mg 7mg 1%
Net carbs 1.83g 17.24g N/A
Sugar 0.66g 0.9g N/A
Zinc 0.64mg 0.61mg 0%
Starch 0.11g 0%
Sodium 7mg 4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.049mg 0%
Threonine 0.073mg 0.129mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.084mg 0.127mg 0%
Leucine 0.143mg 0.212mg 0%
Lysine 0.132mg 0.172mg 0%
Methionine 0.038mg 0.044mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.097mg 0.133mg 0%
Valine 0.107mg 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 0.049mg 0.079mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0.1g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Avocado Buckwheat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Avocado
8%
Buckwheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Avocado
24%
Buckwheat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.992g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado
Avocado is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/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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