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Beef Liver vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Beef Liver and Buckwheat?

  • Buckwheat has less Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Choline, Vitamin B6, and Iron than Beef Liver.
  • Beef Liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 2941% higher.
  • Buckwheat contains less Cholesterol.

We used Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +717.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +610%
Contains more Potassium +300%
Contains more Zinc +768.9%
Contains more Copper +9682.9%
Contains more Selenium +1540.9%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Magnesium +142.9%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Manganese +13.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 246% 15% 213% 32% 11% 145% 4761% 47% 197%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 30% 37% 30% 8% 1% 17% 49% 53% 12%
Contains more Iron +717.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +610%
Contains more Potassium +300%
Contains more Zinc +768.9%
Contains more Copper +9682.9%
Contains more Selenium +1540.9%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Magnesium +142.9%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Manganese +13.2%

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 +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +385%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +8682.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1764.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1880.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1220.8%
Contains more Folate +1707.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +73.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1903% 11% 36% 7% 49% 791% 329% 427% 235% 190% 8823% 9%
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 +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +385%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +8682.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1764.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1880.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1220.8%
Contains more Folate +1707.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +73.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +760.4%
Contains more Fats +748.4%
Contains more Other +300%
Contains more Carbs +288.7%
Contains more Water +28.6%
29% 5% 5% 59% 2%
Protein: 29.08 g
Fats: 5.26 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 58.81 g
Other: 1.72 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 +760.4%
Contains more Fats +748.4%
Contains more Other +300%
Contains more Carbs +288.7%
Contains more Water +28.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +497.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +489.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.5%
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.109 g
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.188 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +497.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +489.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver Buckwheat Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 17.24g Buckwheat
Protein 29.08g 3.38g Beef Liver
Fats 5.26g 0.62g Beef Liver
Carbs 5.13g 19.94g Buckwheat
Calories 191kcal 92kcal Beef Liver
Fructose 0.1g Buckwheat
Sugar 0g 0.9g Beef Liver
Fiber 0g 2.7g Buckwheat
Calcium 6mg 7mg Buckwheat
Iron 6.54mg 0.8mg Beef Liver
Magnesium 21mg 51mg Buckwheat
Phosphorus 497mg 70mg Beef Liver
Potassium 352mg 88mg Beef Liver
Sodium 79mg 4mg Buckwheat
Zinc 5.3mg 0.61mg Beef Liver
Copper 14.283mg 0.146mg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.356mg 0.403mg Buckwheat
Selenium 36.1µg 2.2µg Beef Liver
Vitamin A 31714IU 0IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A RAE 9442µg 0µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.09mg Beef Liver
Vitamin D 49IU 0IU Beef Liver
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Beef Liver
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B1 0.194mg 0.04mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B2 3.425mg 0.039mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 17.525mg 0.94mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 7.11mg 0.359mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 1.017mg 0.077mg Beef Liver
Folate 253µg 14µg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 70.58µg 0µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 3.3µg 1.9µg Beef Liver
Tryptophan 0.368mg 0.049mg Beef Liver
Threonine 1.215mg 0.129mg Beef Liver
Isoleucine 1.352mg 0.127mg Beef Liver
Leucine 2.67mg 0.212mg Beef Liver
Lysine 2.247mg 0.172mg Beef Liver
Methionine 0.759mg 0.044mg Beef Liver
Phenylalanine 1.515mg 0.133mg Beef Liver
Valine 1.761mg 0.173mg Beef Liver
Histidine 0.879mg 0.079mg Beef Liver
Cholesterol 396mg 0mg Buckwheat
Trans Fat 0.365g Buckwheat
Saturated Fat 2.947g 0.134g Buckwheat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.124g 0.188g Beef Liver
Polyunsaturated fat 1.109g 0.188g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.659g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Beef Liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g Beef Liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Liver 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
1067%
Beef Liver
8%
Buckwheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
Beef Liver
24%
Buckwheat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 396mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.813g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Beef Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168626/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.