Buckwheat vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between buckwheat and cream cheese?
- Buckwheat is higher in manganese, copper, fiber, and magnesium, yet cream cheese is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B2, and selenium.
- Cream cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 100% more.
- The amount of sodium in buckwheat is lower.
- The glycemic index of cream cheese is lower.
We used Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked and Cheese, cream types 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 | +466.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +627.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +711.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +22% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3563.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1285.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +50% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +52.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +290.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +73.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +933% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +37.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +55.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +855.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +489.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +44% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +10.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +35.3% |
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:
6.15 g
Fats:
34.44 g
Carbs:
5.52 g
Water:
52.62 g
Other:
1.27 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +261.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +43.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +82% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5454.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +195.3% |
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
20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.483 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4637.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +688.8% |
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:
0.35 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
3.76 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.134g | 20.213g | 91% |
| Fats | 0.62g | 34.44g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 308µg | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 101mg | 34% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.188g | 8.907g | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.403mg | 0.011mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.23mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.146mg | 0.018mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 314mg | 13% |
| Calories | 92kcal | 350kcal | 13% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 8.6µg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0g | 11% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 9mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.11mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 97mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.22µg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.188g | 1.483g | 9% |
| Protein | 3.38g | 6.15g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.94mg | 0.091mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 70mg | 107mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 19.94g | 5.52g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.86mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.359mg | 0.517mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.056mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.023mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.61mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Folate | 14µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Choline | 20.1mg | 27.2mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 132mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 17.24g | 5.52g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 3.76g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2.1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.129mg | 0.233mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.127mg | 0.324mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.212mg | 0.657mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.172mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.044mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.173mg | 0.395mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.079mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.036g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.807g | 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
8%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buckwheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 310mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.079g)
Which food is cheaper?
Buckwheat is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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