Buckwheat vs. Caper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between buckwheat and caper
- Buckwheat has more manganese, phosphorus, and vitamin B5; however, caper has more copper, vitamin K, iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin E.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for caper is 102% higher.
- Caper has 13 times less vitamin B5 than buckwheat. Buckwheat has 0.359mg of vitamin B5, while caper has 0.027mg.
- Buckwheat is lower in sodium.
Food types used in this article are Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked and Capers, canned.
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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 | +54.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +120% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +90.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +600% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +416.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +83.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +471.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +108.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +156.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +122.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +44.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1229.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +234.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +209.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +877.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +256.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1194.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +64.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +307.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +38.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1769.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +198.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +61.7% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 4mg | 2348mg | 102% |
| Copper | 0.146mg | 0.374mg | 25% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 24.6µg | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.403mg | 0.078mg | 14% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.67mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 70mg | 10mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.139mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.359mg | 0.027mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.3mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 19.94g | 4.89g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.88mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.023mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 33mg | 4% |
| Calories | 92kcal | 23kcal | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.61mg | 0.32mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 40mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 1.2µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.018mg | 2% |
| Protein | 3.38g | 2.36g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.94mg | 0.652mg | 2% |
| Folate | 14µg | 23µg | 2% |
| Choline | 20.1mg | 6.5mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 3.2g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.188g | 0.304g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 40mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.62g | 0.86g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 17.24g | 1.69g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 0.41g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.134g | 0.233g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.188g | 0.063g | 0% |
| 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% | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Caper is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 2344mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.099g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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