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Cranberry bean raw vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cranberry bean raw and buckwheat different?

  • Cranberry bean raw has more folate, fiber, copper, vitamin B1, iron, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, magnesium, and manganese than buckwheat.
  • Daily need coverage for folate for cranberry bean raw is 148% higher.
  • Cranberry bean raw contains 19 times more vitamin B1 than buckwheat. While cranberry bean raw contains 0.747mg of vitamin B1, buckwheat contains only 0.04mg.
  • Cranberry bean raw has a lower glycemic index (35) than buckwheat (51).

Beans, cranberry (roman), mature seeds, raw and Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked are the varieties used 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 111% 38% 118% 188% 265% 99% 159% 0.78% 120% 69%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +205.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1714.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1413.6%
Contains more IronIron +525%
Contains more CopperCopper +443.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +495.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +431.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +128.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +477.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%

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.
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% 0% 0% 187% 49% 27% 45% 71% 0% 0% 453% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +1767.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +446.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +108.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +301.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +4214.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 60% 12% 3%
Protein: 23.03 g
Fats: 1.23 g
Carbs: 60.05 g
Water: 12.39 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 ProteinProtein +581.4%
Contains more FatsFats +98.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +201.2%
Contains more OtherOther +667.4%
Contains more WaterWater +510.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 11% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.316 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.106 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.527 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 Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +180.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +77.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cranberry bean raw Buckwheat DV% diff.
Folate 604µg 14µg 148%
Fiber 24.7g 2.7g 88%
Copper 0.794mg 0.146mg 72%
Vitamin B1 0.747mg 0.04mg 59%
Iron 5mg 0.8mg 53%
Phosphorus 372mg 70mg 43%
Protein 23.03g 3.38g 39%
Potassium 1332mg 88mg 37%
Zinc 3.63mg 0.61mg 27%
Magnesium 156mg 51mg 25%
Manganese 0.92mg 0.403mg 22%
Selenium 12.7µg 2.2µg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.077mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.039mg 13%
Carbs 60.05g 19.94g 13%
Calories 335kcal 92kcal 12%
Calcium 127mg 7mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.748mg 0.359mg 8%
Choline 20.1mg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.455mg 0.94mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.527g 0.188g 2%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 1%
Fats 1.23g 0.62g 1%
Saturated fat 0.316g 0.134g 1%
Net carbs 35.35g 17.24g N/A
Sugar 0.9g N/A
Sodium 6mg 4mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.106g 0.188g 0%
Tryptophan 0.273mg 0.049mg 0%
Threonine 0.969mg 0.129mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.017mg 0.127mg 0%
Leucine 1.838mg 0.212mg 0%
Lysine 1.58mg 0.172mg 0%
Methionine 0.346mg 0.044mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.245mg 0.133mg 0%
Valine 1.205mg 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 0.641mg 0.079mg 0%
Fructose 0.1g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cranberry bean raw Buckwheat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
64%
Cranberry bean raw
8%
Buckwheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
117%
Cranberry bean raw
24%
Buckwheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cranberry bean raw
Cranberry bean raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cranberry bean raw
Cranberry bean raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cranberry bean raw
Cranberry bean raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.182g)
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)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Cranberry bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175189/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.