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Buckwheat vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between buckwheat and bratwurst

  • Buckwheat has more manganese; however, bratwurst is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
  • Bratwurst's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 111% more.
  • Buckwheat contains 10 times more manganese than bratwurst. Buckwheat contains 0.403mg of manganese, while bratwurst contains 0.041mg.
  • Buckwheat contains less saturated fat.
  • Buckwheat has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of buckwheat is 51, while the glycemic index of bratwurst is 28.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked and Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked.

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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 11% 2.1% 25% 38% 27% 67% 56% 111% 5.3% 77%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +240%
Contains more CopperCopper +82.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +882.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +221.6%
Contains more IronIron +25%
Contains more ZincZinc +304.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +85.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +540.9%
~equal in Calcium ~7mg

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% 95% 49% 58% 41% 46% 334% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +446.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +230.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +92.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +159.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +897%
Contains more WaterWater +33.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +260.9%
Contains more FatsFats +4148.4%
Contains more OtherOther +553.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 37% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.134 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.188 g
39% 51% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.08 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.58 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4155.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +740.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buckwheat Bratwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.67µg 111%
Fats 0.62g 26.34g 40%
Sodium 4mg 848mg 37%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.38mg 28%
Saturated fat 0.134g 6.08g 27%
Cholesterol 0mg 78mg 26%
Selenium 2.2µg 14.1µg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.188g 8g 20%
Protein 3.38g 12.2g 18%
Zinc 0.61mg 2.47mg 17%
Manganese 0.403mg 0.041mg 16%
Vitamin B3 0.94mg 3.11mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.213mg 13%
Fiber 2.7g 0g 11%
Calories 92kcal 297kcal 10%
Phosphorus 70mg 130mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.188g 1.58g 9%
Magnesium 51mg 15mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.2mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.359mg 0.69mg 7%
Copper 0.146mg 0.08mg 7%
Carbs 19.94g 2g 6%
Potassium 88mg 283mg 6%
Choline 20.1mg 4%
Iron 0.8mg 1mg 3%
Folate 14µg 4µg 3%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 1%
Net carbs 17.24g 2g N/A
Calcium 7mg 7mg 0%
Sugar 0.9g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.107mg 0%
Threonine 0.129mg 0.465mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.127mg 0.485mg 0%
Leucine 0.212mg 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 0.903mg 0%
Methionine 0.044mg 0.364mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.405mg 0%
Valine 0.173mg 0.464mg 0%
Histidine 0.079mg 0.395mg 0%
Fructose 0.1g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Buckwheat Bratwurst
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
48%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Buckwheat
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 844mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.946g)
Which food is cheaper?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Buckwheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170686/nutrients
  2. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/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.