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Buckwheat vs. Cocktail sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between buckwheat and cocktail sauce

  • Buckwheat is higher in manganese, magnesium, vitamin B5, and phosphorus; however, cocktail sauce is richer in vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin E, and potassium.
  • Cocktail sauce's daily need coverage for sodium is 43% higher.
  • Buckwheat has 5 times more vitamin B5 than cocktail sauce. While buckwheat has 0.359mg of vitamin B5, cocktail sauce has only 0.068mg.
  • Buckwheat has less sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked and Sauce, cocktail, ready-to-serve.

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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 12% 7.8% 27% 31% 37% 10% 13% 128% 19% 12%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +60.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +133.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +172.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +271.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +251.1%
~equal in Iron ~0.83mg
~equal in Selenium ~2.2µg

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 39% 6% 22% 0% 5.3% 11% 15% 4.1% 18% 0% 11% 13% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +427.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +82.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +131.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +21.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.08mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
28% 66% 4%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 28.22 g
Water: 65.67 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +148.5%
Contains more WaterWater +15.2%
Contains more FatsFats +69.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +41.5%
Contains more OtherOther +760.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buckwheat Cocktail sauce DV% diff.
Sodium 4mg 983mg 43%
Vitamin C 0mg 11.6mg 13%
Manganese 0.403mg 0.148mg 11%
Magnesium 51mg 17mg 8%
Potassium 88mg 309mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 1.08mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.359mg 0.068mg 6%
Phosphorus 70mg 30mg 6%
Protein 3.38g 1.36g 4%
Fiber 2.7g 1.8g 4%
Copper 0.146mg 0.111mg 4%
Carbs 19.94g 28.22g 3%
Calories 92kcal 124kcal 2%
Choline 20.1mg 11mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 4.4µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.021mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 18µg 2%
Calcium 7mg 26mg 2%
Zinc 0.61mg 0.38mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.188g 0g 1%
Fats 0.62g 1.05g 1%
Folate 14µg 17µg 1%
Saturated fat 0.134g 0g 1%
Vitamin B3 0.94mg 0.82mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.047mg 1%
Net carbs 17.24g 26.42g N/A
Iron 0.8mg 0.83mg 0%
Sugar 0.9g 11.83g N/A
Selenium 2.2µg 2.2µg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.08mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.188g 0g 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%
Fructose 0.1g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Buckwheat Cocktail sauce
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
12%
Cocktail sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Buckwheat
30%
Cocktail sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.134g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 979mg)
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.
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.

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. Cocktail sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174067/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.