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Buckwheat vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between buckwheat and chicken fingers

  • Chicken fingers are higher than buckwheat in vitamin B3, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin E, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2.
  • Chicken fingers' daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 45% higher.
  • Buckwheat has less saturated fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked and Fast foods, chicken tenders.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 2.1% 7.8% 30% 49% 17% 30% 0.52% 53% 12%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 5.1% 33% 27% 23% 19% 121% 100% 30% 95%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +82.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +111.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +76.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +142.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +323.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +302.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +695.5%
~equal in Iron ~0.73mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 1.8% 0% 10% 9% 18% 22% 18% 0% 4.8% 11% 11%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.7% 1% 63% 3% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3422.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +359%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +774.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +246.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +453.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +321.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +35.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +117.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 20% 76%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 19.94 g
Water: 75.63 g
Other: 0.43 g
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.6%
Contains more WaterWater +62.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +468.6%
Contains more FatsFats +2150%
Contains more OtherOther +583.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 37% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.134 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.188 g
19% 37% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.783 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2469.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2976.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
57% 29% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.1 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
98% 2%
Starch: 17.03 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0.4g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Buckwheat Chicken fingers
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buckwheat Chicken fingers DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.94mg 8.217mg 45%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.188g 5.783g 37%
Sodium 4mg 769mg 33%
Protein 3.38g 19.22g 32%
Phosphorus 70mg 282mg 30%
Selenium 2.2µg 17.5µg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.426mg 27%
Fats 0.62g 13.95g 21%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 3.17mg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.359mg 1.244mg 18%
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.188g 4.83g 12%
Saturated fat 0.134g 2.493g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.179mg 11%
Calories 92kcal 271kcal 9%
Copper 0.146mg 0.069mg 9%
Manganese 0.403mg 0.228mg 8%
Potassium 88mg 373mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Starch 17.03g 7%
Fiber 2.7g 1.2g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.11mg 6%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 8µg 5%
Magnesium 51mg 28mg 5%
Choline 20.1mg 43.7mg 4%
Zinc 0.61mg 0.71mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Folate 14µg 19µg 1%
Carbs 19.94g 17.25g 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Calcium 7mg 17mg 1%
Iron 0.8mg 0.73mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 17.24g 16.05g N/A
Sugar 0.9g 0.4g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.052g N/A
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.129mg 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.127mg 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 0.212mg 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 0.044mg 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 1.437mg 0%
Valine 0.173mg 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.079mg 0.655mg 0%
Fructose 0.1g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Buckwheat Chicken fingers
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Buckwheat
42%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Buckwheat
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 765mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.359g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Buckwheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170686/nutrients
  2. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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