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Buckwheat vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between buckwheat and broth

  • Buckwheat is richer in copper and manganese, while broth is higher in selenium, vitamin B2, calcium, choline, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
  • Broth covers your daily sodium needs 1038% more than buckwheat.
  • Buckwheat is lower in saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry.

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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%
Broth
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +577.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +168.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2571.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +251.1%
Contains more IronIron +28.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +137.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1172.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~56mg

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%
Broth
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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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +411.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1002.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +128.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +470.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
Broth
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17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Contains more WaterWater +3231.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +392.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2138.7%
Contains more OtherOther +11337.2%
~equal in Carbs ~18.01g

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
Broth
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2751.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2283%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buckwheat Broth DV% diff.
Sodium 4mg 23875mg 1038%
Selenium 2.2µg 28µg 47%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.43mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.188g 4.48g 29%
Protein 3.38g 16.66g 27%
Fats 0.62g 13.88g 20%
Calcium 7mg 187mg 18%
Choline 20.1mg 114.6mg 17%
Copper 0.146mg 0mg 16%
Saturated fat 0.134g 3.43g 15%
Phosphorus 70mg 166mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.188g 5.36g 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Fiber 2.7g 0g 11%
Manganese 0.403mg 0.15mg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.94mg 2.46mg 10%
Calories 92kcal 267kcal 9%
Potassium 88mg 309mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.1mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.359mg 0.6mg 5%
Zinc 0.61mg 0.09mg 5%
Folate 14µg 32µg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg 4%
Iron 0.8mg 1.03mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.46mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.1mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Carbs 19.94g 18.01g 1%
Magnesium 51mg 56mg 1%
Net carbs 17.24g 18.01g N/A
Sugar 0.9g 17.36g N/A
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0%
Threonine 0.129mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.127mg 0%
Leucine 0.212mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 0%
Methionine 0.044mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0%
Valine 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 0.079mg 0%
Fructose 0.1g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Buckwheat Broth
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
28%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Buckwheat
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 23871mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.296g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.