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Baby food vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Baby food and Buckwheat

  • Buckwheat has less Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin E , Copper, and Fiber.
  • Baby food covers your daily Iron needs 584% more than Buckwheat.
  • Buckwheat contains 105 times less Calcium than Baby food. Baby food contains 733mg of Calcium, while Buckwheat contains 7mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified 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 +10371.4%
Contains more Iron +5837.5%
Contains more Magnesium +96.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +460%
Contains more Potassium +396.6%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +293.4%
Contains more Copper +128.8%
Contains more Selenium +1077.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 1782% 72% 169% 39% 1% 66% 112% 0% 142%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 30% 37% 30% 8% 1% 17% 49% 53% 12%
Contains more Calcium +10371.4%
Contains more Iron +5837.5%
Contains more Magnesium +96.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +460%
Contains more Potassium +396.6%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +293.4%
Contains more Copper +128.8%
Contains more Selenium +1077.3%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3988.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5995%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +6866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3593%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +199.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145.5%
Contains more Folate +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +26.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 74% 0% 8% 610% 627% 651% 65% 44% 33% 0% 4%
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 +3988.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5995%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +6866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3593%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +199.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145.5%
Contains more Folate +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +26.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +260.9%
Contains more Fats +609.7%
Contains more Carbs +268.1%
Contains more Other +667.4%
Contains more Water +1028.8%
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 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 +260.9%
Contains more Fats +609.7%
Contains more Carbs +268.1%
Contains more Other +667.4%
Contains more Water +1028.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +541.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +802.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.6%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.769 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.697 g
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.188 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +541.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +802.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby food Buckwheat Opinion
Net carbs 65.9g 17.24g Baby food
Protein 12.2g 3.38g Baby food
Fats 4.4g 0.62g Baby food
Carbs 73.4g 19.94g Baby food
Calories 379kcal 92kcal Baby food
Fructose 0.1g Buckwheat
Sugar 0.87g 0.9g Baby food
Fiber 7.5g 2.7g Baby food
Calcium 733mg 7mg Baby food
Iron 47.5mg 0.8mg Baby food
Magnesium 100mg 51mg Baby food
Phosphorus 392mg 70mg Baby food
Potassium 437mg 88mg Baby food
Sodium 3mg 4mg Baby food
Zinc 2.4mg 0.61mg Baby food
Copper 0.334mg 0.146mg Baby food
Manganese 0.403mg Buckwheat
Selenium 25.9µg 2.2µg Baby food
Vitamin A 20IU 0IU Baby food
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Baby food
Vitamin E 3.68mg 0.09mg Baby food
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg Baby food
Vitamin B1 2.438mg 0.04mg Baby food
Vitamin B2 2.717mg 0.039mg Baby food
Vitamin B3 34.714mg 0.94mg Baby food
Vitamin B5 1.074mg 0.359mg Baby food
Vitamin B6 0.189mg 0.077mg Baby food
Folate 43µg 14µg Baby food
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1.9µg Buckwheat
Tryptophan 0.158mg 0.049mg Baby food
Threonine 0.4mg 0.129mg Baby food
Isoleucine 0.477mg 0.127mg Baby food
Leucine 1.041mg 0.212mg Baby food
Lysine 0.404mg 0.172mg Baby food
Methionine 0.24mg 0.044mg Baby food
Phenylalanine 0.672mg 0.133mg Baby food
Valine 0.653mg 0.173mg Baby food
Histidine 0.286mg 0.079mg Baby food
Saturated Fat 0.769g 0.134g Buckwheat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.206g 0.188g Baby food
Polyunsaturated fat 1.697g 0.188g Baby food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baby food 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
176%
Baby food
8%
Buckwheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
260%
Baby food
24%
Buckwheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.635g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby food
Baby food is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/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.