Buckwheat vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are buckwheat and Brussels sprouts different?
- Buckwheat is richer in copper and magnesium, while Brussels sprouts are higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, folate, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin B1, and iron.
- Brussels sprouts cover your daily need for vitamin K, 146% more than buckwheat.
- Buckwheat contains 2 times more magnesium than Brussels sprouts. Buckwheat contains 51mg of magnesium, while Brussels sprouts contain 23mg.
Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked and Brussels sprouts, raw types were used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +121.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +108.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +45.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +19.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +37.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +342% |
| Contains more IronIron | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +26.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +16.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +877.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +247.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +130.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +184.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +9215.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +335.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.62 g
Carbs:
19.94 g
Water:
75.63 g
Other:
0.43 g
Protein:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
8.95 g
Water:
86 g
Other:
1.37 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +106.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +122.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +218.6% |
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Protein
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.134 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.188 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
153 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +717.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -53.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +81283% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0.1 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.46 g
Glucose:
0.81 g
Fructose:
0.93 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +15% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +305% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +830% |
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Maltose
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Galactose
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.188g | 153g | 1019% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 177µg | 146% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 85mg | 94% |
| Folate | 14µg | 61µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.219mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 389mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.4mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.146mg | 0.07mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.139mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 23mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.88mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 42mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 3.8g | 4% |
| Carbs | 19.94g | 8.95g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.09mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 38µg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.403mg | 0.337mg | 3% |
| Calories | 92kcal | 43kcal | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.61mg | 0.42mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.359mg | 0.309mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0.93g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.94mg | 0.745mg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.38g | 3.38g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.62g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 17.24g | 5.15g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 2.2g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 70mg | 69mg | 0% |
| Choline | 20.1mg | 19.1mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.134g | 0.062g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.188g | 0.023g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.129mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.127mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.212mg | 0.152mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.172mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.044mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.173mg | 0.155mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.079mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
73%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Buckwheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.072g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.