Wheat Bread vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between wheat Bread and buckwheat
- Buckwheat has less selenium, manganese, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, folate, phosphorus, and calcium.
- Wheat Bread covers your daily selenium needs 57% more than buckwheat.
- Buckwheat contains 150 times less sodium than wheat Bread. Wheat Bread contains 601mg of sodium, while buckwheat contains 4mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Bread, wheat, toasted 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +15.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2257.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +153.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +411.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +35.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +141% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +168.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +241.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1418.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +997.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +879.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +564.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +98.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +514.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.96 g
Fats:
4.27 g
Carbs:
55.77 g
Water:
24.23 g
Other:
2.77 g
Protein:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.62 g
Carbs:
19.94 g
Water:
75.63 g
Other:
0.43 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +283.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +588.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +179.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +544.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +212.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.989 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.72 g
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 | +442% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +814.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 33.4µg | 2.2µg | 57% |
| Manganese | 1.377mg | 0.403mg | 42% |
| Iron | 4.09mg | 0.8mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.439mg | 0.04mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.25mg | 0.94mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.039mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 601mg | 4mg | 26% |
| Protein | 12.96g | 3.38g | 19% |
| Folate | 86µg | 14µg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 70mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 165mg | 7mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 55.77g | 19.94g | 12% |
| Calories | 313kcal | 92kcal | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.72g | 0.188g | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.47mg | 0.61mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4.7g | 2.7g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.153mg | 0.077mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.198mg | 0.146mg | 6% |
| Fats | 4.27g | 0.62g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.989g | 0.134g | 4% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 88mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 5.7µg | 1.9µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.456mg | 0.359mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 59mg | 51mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.019g | 0.188g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 51.07g | 17.24g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.42g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Choline | 22.1mg | 20.1mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.299mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.258mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.461mg | 0.212mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.215mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.105mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.315mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.31mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.161g | N/A |
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
36%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat Bread is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 597mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.855g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Buckwheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)