Buckwheat vs. Pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between buckwheat and pollock?
- Buckwheat is higher in manganese, yet pollock is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and choline.
- Pollock's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 153% more.
- Buckwheat has 22 times more manganese than pollock. While buckwheat has 0.403mg of manganese, pollock has only 0.018mg.
- The amount of sodium in buckwheat is lower.
- The glycemic index of pollock is lower.
We used Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked and Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) types 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +42.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +143.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2138.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +58.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +928.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +388.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +281.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1904.5% |
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 KVitamin K | +1800% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +366.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +211.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +35% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +471.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +320.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +20.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +327.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +355.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +594.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +90.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +293% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -15.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +40.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +210.1% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 3.66µg | 153% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 44.1µg | 76% |
| Protein | 3.38g | 23.48g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 86mg | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 70mg | 267mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.94mg | 3.949mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.329mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 419mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.403mg | 0.018mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.223mg | 14% |
| Choline | 20.1mg | 91.6mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0g | 11% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 430mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.146mg | 0.06mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 72mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 81mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.3µg | 7% |
| Carbs | 19.94g | 0g | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 51IU | 6% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.56mg | 3% |
| Folate | 14µg | 3µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.188g | 0.583g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 17µg | 2% |
| Calories | 92kcal | 111kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.359mg | 0.432mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.054mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.28mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.62g | 1.18g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 17.24g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 0g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.61mg | 0.57mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.134g | 0.159g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.188g | 0.134g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.263mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.129mg | 1.029mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.127mg | 1.082mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.212mg | 1.908mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.172mg | 2.157mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.044mg | 0.696mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.173mg | 1.21mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.079mg | 0.691mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.086g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.423g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.027g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pollock is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buckwheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 415mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is cheaper?
Buckwheat is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
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.