Buckwheat vs. Cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between buckwheat and cherries
- Buckwheat has more manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, and iron, while cherries have more vitamin A and vitamin C.
- Cherries cover your daily need for vitamin A, 26% more than buckwheat.
- Buckwheat contains 6 times more zinc than cherries. While buckwheat contains 0.61mg of zinc, cherries contain only 0.1mg.
- Cherries have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cherries is 22, while the glycemic index of buckwheat is 51.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked and Cherries, sour, red, raw.
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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 | +150% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +40.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +510% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +366.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +259.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +128.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +96.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25% |
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 EVitamin E | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +135% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +151% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +75% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +229.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +10.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +238% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +106.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +63.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.9% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +129.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +108.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -49.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +100% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1990% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +3410% |
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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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.403mg | 0.112mg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 10mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 9mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 70mg | 15mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 64µg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.32mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.146mg | 0.104mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.61mg | 0.1mg | 5% |
| Protein | 3.38g | 1g | 5% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.359mg | 0.143mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 1.6g | 4% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 3.51g | 4% |
| Carbs | 19.94g | 12.18g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.044mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 173mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.94mg | 0.4mg | 3% |
| Choline | 20.1mg | 6.1mg | 3% |
| Folate | 14µg | 8µg | 2% |
| Calories | 92kcal | 50kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.188g | 0.09g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.62g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 17.24g | 10.58g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 8.49g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2.1µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.134g | 0.068g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.188g | 0.082g | 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% |
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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 contains less Sodium?
Cherry contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cherry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.066g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Cherry is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.59g)
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)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.