Buckwheat vs. Cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are buckwheat and cabbage different?
- Buckwheat is higher in copper, manganese, magnesium, and phosphorus; however, cabbage is richer in vitamin K, vitamin C, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for cabbage is 62% higher.
- Buckwheat contains 8 times more copper than cabbage. While buckwheat contains 0.146mg of copper, cabbage contains only 0.019mg.
Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked and Cabbage, raw are the varieties 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 | +325% |
| Contains more IronIron | +70.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +668.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +238.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +169.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +151.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +633.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +471.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +93.2% |
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 | +301.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +69.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +87.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +52.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +61% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +207.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +164.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +520% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +243.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +48.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1005.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1005.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +400% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +735% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1350% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 76µg | 62% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 36.6mg | 41% |
| Copper | 0.146mg | 0.019mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.403mg | 0.16mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 12mg | 9% |
| Folate | 14µg | 43µg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 70mg | 26mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 19.94g | 5.8g | 5% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.47mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.61mg | 0.18mg | 4% |
| Protein | 3.38g | 1.28g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.94mg | 0.234mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.124mg | 4% |
| Calories | 92kcal | 25kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.359mg | 0.212mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 40mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 0.3µg | 3% |
| Choline | 20.1mg | 10.7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.061mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 1.45g | 2% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 170mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.62g | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.188g | 0.017g | 1% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 2.5g | 1% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 17.24g | 3.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 3.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.134g | 0.034g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.188g | 0.017g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.129mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.127mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.212mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.172mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.044mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.173mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.079mg | 0.022mg | 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cabbage is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Buckwheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Buckwheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)