Buckwheat vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between buckwheat and caramel
- Buckwheat has more manganese, copper, fiber, iron, and magnesium; however, caramel has more vitamin B2, calcium, and vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for buckwheat is 17% higher.
- Buckwheat is lower in saturated fat.
- Caramel has a higher glycemic index than buckwheat.
Food types used in this article are Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked and Candies, caramels.
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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 | +200% |
| Contains more IronIron | +471.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +711.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +38.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3563.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +22.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1871.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +143.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +62.9% |
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 | +535.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +37.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +250% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +151.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +411.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +157.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +556.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +72.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +789.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1206.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +286.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +318.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +720.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1750% |
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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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.188g | 3.478g | 22% |
| Carbs | 19.94g | 77g | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.403mg | 0.011mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.256mg | 17% |
| Calories | 92kcal | 382kcal | 15% |
| Copper | 0.146mg | 0.018mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 138mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.3µg | 13% |
| Fats | 0.62g | 8.1g | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.134g | 2.476g | 11% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 245mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 17mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.14mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 70mg | 114mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.359mg | 0.62mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.94mg | 0.148mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.103mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 214mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.188g | 1.542g | 3% |
| Folate | 14µg | 4µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.46mg | 2% |
| Protein | 3.38g | 4.6g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.61mg | 0.44mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.056mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Choline | 20.1mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 1.8µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 17.24g | 77g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 65.5g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 1.8µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.129mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.127mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.212mg | 0.417mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.172mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.044mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.173mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.079mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buckwheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 64.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 241mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.342g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Buckwheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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