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Broccoli vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between broccoli and buckwheat

  • Broccoli is richer in vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, vitamin B6, potassium, and vitamin B2, while buckwheat is higher in copper, manganese, and magnesium.
  • Broccoli covers your daily vitamin C needs 99% more than buckwheat.
  • Buckwheat has a higher glycemic index (51) than broccoli (32).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Broccoli, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 14% 28% 27% 16% 11% 28% 4.3% 27% 14%
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 +571.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +259.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +142.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +198%
Contains more ZincZinc +48.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +91.9%
~equal in Iron ~0.8mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~70mg

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 297% 10% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 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 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 +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5247.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +47.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~20.1mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 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 WaterWater +18.1%
Contains more OtherOther +102.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.9%
Contains more FatsFats +67.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +200.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 13% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.038 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1609.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +394.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 29% 40% 12% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.49 g
Fructose: 0.68 g
Lactose: 0.21 g
Maltose: 0.21 g
Galactose: 0 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 GlucoseGlucose +145%
Contains more FructoseFructose +580%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +300%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broccoli Buckwheat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Broccoli Buckwheat DV% diff.
Vitamin C 89.2mg 0mg 99%
Vitamin K 101.6µg 1.9µg 83%
Folate 63µg 14µg 12%
Copper 0.049mg 0.146mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.077mg 8%
Manganese 0.21mg 0.403mg 8%
Magnesium 21mg 51mg 7%
Potassium 316mg 88mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.039mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.78mg 0.09mg 5%
Carbs 6.64g 19.94g 4%
Calcium 47mg 7mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.359mg 4%
Calories 34kcal 92kcal 3%
Vitamin A 31µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.04mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.94mg 2%
Zinc 0.41mg 0.61mg 2%
Sodium 33mg 4mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 0.188g 1%
Phosphorus 66mg 70mg 1%
Iron 0.73mg 0.8mg 1%
Fructose 0.68g 0.1g 1%
Selenium 2.5µg 2.2µg 1%
Protein 2.82g 3.38g 1%
Fats 0.37g 0.62g 0%
Net carbs 4.04g 17.24g N/A
Sugar 1.7g 0.9g N/A
Fiber 2.6g 2.7g 0%
Saturated fat 0.039g 0.134g 0%
Choline 18.7mg 20.1mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 0.188g 0%
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.049mg 0%
Threonine 0.088mg 0.129mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0.127mg 0%
Leucine 0.129mg 0.212mg 0%
Lysine 0.135mg 0.172mg 0%
Methionine 0.038mg 0.044mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.117mg 0.133mg 0%
Valine 0.125mg 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 0.059mg 0.079mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broccoli 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
59%
Broccoli
8%
Buckwheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
24%
Buckwheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.095g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli 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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.