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Buckwheat vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between buckwheat and beer

  • The amount of manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and zinc in buckwheat is higher than in beer.
  • Buckwheat covers your daily need for manganese, 17% more than beer.
  • Buckwheat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of buckwheat is 51, while the glycemic index of beer is 104.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked and Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all.

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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%
Beer
Beer
0
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 2.4% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 6% 0.52% 1% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +750%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +75%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +225.9%
Contains more IronIron +3900%
Contains more CopperCopper +2820%
Contains more ZincZinc +6000%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +400%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4937.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +266.7%
~equal in Sodium ~4mg

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%
Beer
Beer
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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% 1.3% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +83.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +775.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +67.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +99%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
Beer
Beer
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4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +634.8%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +461.7%
Contains more WaterWater +21.6%
Contains more OtherOther +837.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buckwheat Beer Opinion
Calories 92kcal 43kcal Buckwheat
Protein 3.38g 0.46g Buckwheat
Fats 0.62g 0g Buckwheat
Net carbs 17.24g 3.55g Buckwheat
Carbs 19.94g 3.55g Buckwheat
Magnesium 51mg 6mg Buckwheat
Calcium 7mg 4mg Buckwheat
Potassium 88mg 27mg Buckwheat
Iron 0.8mg 0.02mg Buckwheat
Sugar 0.9g 0g Beer
Fiber 2.7g 0g Buckwheat
Copper 0.146mg 0.005mg Buckwheat
Zinc 0.61mg 0.01mg Buckwheat
Phosphorus 70mg 14mg Buckwheat
Sodium 4mg 4mg
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0mg Buckwheat
Manganese 0.403mg 0.008mg Buckwheat
Selenium 2.2µg 0.6µg Buckwheat
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.005mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.025mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B3 0.94mg 0.513mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B5 0.359mg 0.041mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.046mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Beer
Vitamin K 1.9µg 0µg Buckwheat
Folate 14µg 6µg Buckwheat
Choline 20.1mg 10.1mg Buckwheat
Saturated Fat 0.134g 0g Beer
Monounsaturated fat 0.188g 0g Buckwheat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.188g 0g Buckwheat
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0mg Buckwheat
Threonine 0.129mg 0mg Buckwheat
Isoleucine 0.127mg 0mg Buckwheat
Leucine 0.212mg 0mg Buckwheat
Lysine 0.172mg 0mg Buckwheat
Methionine 0.044mg 0mg Buckwheat
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0mg Buckwheat
Valine 0.173mg 0mg Buckwheat
Histidine 0.079mg 0mg Buckwheat
Fructose 0.1g 0g Buckwheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Buckwheat Beer
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
3%
Beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Buckwheat
2%
Beer

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.134g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.