Buckwheat vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between buckwheat and chives?
- Buckwheat has less vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, iron, calcium, potassium, and vitamin B2 than chives.
- Chives' daily need coverage for vitamin K is 176% higher.
- Buckwheat has 4 times more choline than chives. Buckwheat has 20.1mg of choline, while chives have 5.2mg.
We used Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked and Chives, raw types in this comparison.
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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 | +21.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +144.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1214.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +236.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +100% |
| 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 B3Vitamin B3 | +45.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +286.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +95% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +194.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +79.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +11094.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +650% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +358.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +132.6% |
~equal in
Protein
~3.27g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +97.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +42% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.146g
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 212.7µg | 176% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 58.1mg | 65% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 218µg | 24% |
| Folate | 14µg | 105µg | 23% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.6mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 92mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 296mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.115mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 19.94g | 4.35g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.138mg | 5% |
| Calories | 92kcal | 30kcal | 3% |
| Choline | 20.1mg | 5.2mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.078mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 0.9µg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 70mg | 58mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.94mg | 0.647mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 42mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.188g | 0.267g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.146mg | 0.157mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.403mg | 0.373mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 2.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.359mg | 0.324mg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.38g | 3.27g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.62g | 0.73g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 17.24g | 1.85g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 1.85g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.61mg | 0.56mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.134g | 0.146g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.188g | 0.095g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.129mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.127mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.212mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.172mg | 0.163mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.044mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.173mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.079mg | 0.057mg | 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
8%
76%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chives is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Chives is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chives is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.95g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.