Buckwheat vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between buckwheat and chinook salmon
- Buckwheat is richer in manganese, while chinook salmon is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, magnesium, and potassium.
- Chinook salmon covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 120% more than buckwheat.
- Buckwheat has 21 times more manganese than chinook salmon. Buckwheat has 0.403mg of manganese, while chinook salmon has 0.019mg.
- Buckwheat is lower in saturated fat.
- Buckwheat has a higher glycemic index (51) than chinook salmon (0).
Specific food types used in this comparison are Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat.
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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 CopperCopper | +175.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2021.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +139.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +473.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +13.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +430% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2027.3% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +294.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +968.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +140.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
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:
25.72 g
Fats:
13.38 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.6 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-109.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +660.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2058.1% |
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
3.214 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.662 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2954.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1316% |
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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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.87µg | 120% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 46.8µg | 81% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.94mg | 10.045mg | 57% |
| Protein | 3.38g | 25.72g | 45% |
| Phosphorus | 70mg | 371mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.462mg | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 85mg | 28% |
| Fats | 0.62g | 13.38g | 20% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 122mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.403mg | 0.019mg | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 149µg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.188g | 2.662g | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.188g | 5.742g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 0.134g | 3.214g | 14% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 505mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0g | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.359mg | 0.865mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.146mg | 0.053mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.154mg | 9% |
| Calories | 92kcal | 231kcal | 7% |
| Carbs | 19.94g | 0g | 7% |
| Folate | 14µg | 35µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.1mg | 5% |
| Choline | 20.1mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 7mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 60mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.91mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 17.24g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.9g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.61mg | 0.56mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.288mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.129mg | 1.127mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.127mg | 1.185mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.212mg | 2.09mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.172mg | 2.362mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.044mg | 0.761mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 1.004mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.173mg | 1.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.079mg | 0.757mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 1.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.727g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.296g | N/A |
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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%
65%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buckwheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.08g)
Which food is cheaper?
Buckwheat is cheaper (difference - $12.6)