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Buckwheat vs. Absinthe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between buckwheat and absinthe

  • The amount of manganese, copper, magnesium, fiber, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and zinc in buckwheat is higher than in absinthe.
  • Buckwheat covers your daily need for manganese, 17% more than absinthe.
  • Absinthe has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of absinthe is 0, while the glycemic index of buckwheat is 51.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, all (gin, rum, vodka, whiskey) 100 proof.

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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 36% 2.1% 7.8% 30% 49% 17% 30% 0.52% 53% 12%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0.18% 1.5% 7% 1.1% 1.7% 0.13% 2.3% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4300%
Contains more IronIron +1900%
Contains more CopperCopper +595.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1425%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1650%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2138.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%

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% 1.8% 0% 10% 9% 18% 22% 18% 0% 4.8% 11% 11%
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% 1.5% 0.92% 0.24% 0% 0.23% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +875%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +7600%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 20% 76%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 19.94 g
Water: 75.63 g
Other: 0.43 g
58% 43%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.5 g
Other: 42.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +31.5%
Contains more OtherOther +9783.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buckwheat Absinthe DV% diff.
Manganese 0.403mg 0.018mg 17%
Copper 0.146mg 0.021mg 14%
Magnesium 51mg 0mg 12%
Fiber 2.7g 0g 11%
Calories 92kcal 295kcal 10%
Iron 0.8mg 0.04mg 10%
Phosphorus 70mg 4mg 9%
Carbs 19.94g 0g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.359mg 0mg 7%
Protein 3.38g 0g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.001mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.94mg 0.013mg 6%
Zinc 0.61mg 0.04mg 5%
Selenium 2.2µg 0µg 4%
Folate 14µg 0µg 4%
Choline 20.1mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.006mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.004mg 3%
Potassium 88mg 2mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.134g 0g 1%
Fats 0.62g 0g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.188g 0g 1%
Calcium 7mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 17.24g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.9g N/A
Sodium 4mg 1mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.188g 0g 0%
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0mg 0%
Threonine 0.129mg 0mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.127mg 0mg 0%
Leucine 0.212mg 0mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 0mg 0%
Methionine 0.044mg 0mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0mg 0%
Valine 0.173mg 0mg 0%
Histidine 0.079mg 0mg 0%
Fructose 0.1g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Buckwheat Absinthe
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
8%
Buckwheat
0%
Absinthe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Buckwheat
1%
Absinthe

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Absinthe
Absinthe is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Absinthe
Absinthe contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Absinthe
Absinthe is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.134g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Absinthe
Absinthe is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Absinthe
Absinthe is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Buckwheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170686/nutrients
  2. Absinthe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173664/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.