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Buckwheat vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between buckwheat and cocoa solids

  • Buckwheat has less copper, iron, manganese, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, potassium, and selenium.
  • Cocoa solids cover your daily copper needs 405% more than buckwheat.
  • Buckwheat has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of buckwheat is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened.

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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 356% 38% 134% 520% 1263% 186% 315% 2.7% 500% 78%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +878.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1728.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1631.8%
Contains more IronIron +1632.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +2494.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1016.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +948.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +852.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +550%

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 0% 0% 2% 0% 20% 56% 41% 15% 27% 0% 6.3% 24% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +41.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +517.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +132.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +31.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +128.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +2421%
Contains more ProteinProtein +479.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2109.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +190.4%
Contains more OtherOther +1248.8%

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
62% 35% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.07 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2330.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +134%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buckwheat Cocoa solids DV% diff.
Copper 0.146mg 3.788mg 405%
Iron 0.8mg 13.86mg 163%
Manganese 0.403mg 3.837mg 149%
Fiber 2.7g 37g 137%
Magnesium 51mg 499mg 107%
Phosphorus 70mg 734mg 95%
Caffeine 0mg 230mg 58%
Zinc 0.61mg 6.81mg 56%
Potassium 88mg 1524mg 42%
Saturated fat 0.134g 8.07g 36%
Protein 3.38g 19.6g 32%
Selenium 2.2µg 14.3µg 22%
Fats 0.62g 13.7g 20%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.241mg 16%
Carbs 19.94g 57.9g 13%
Calcium 7mg 128mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.188g 4.57g 11%
Vitamin B3 0.94mg 2.185mg 8%
Calories 92kcal 228kcal 7%
Folate 14µg 32µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.118mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.078mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.188g 0.44g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.359mg 0.254mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 2.5µg 1%
Sodium 4mg 21mg 1%
Choline 20.1mg 12mg 1%
Net carbs 17.24g 20.9g N/A
Sugar 0.9g 1.75g N/A
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.1mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.293mg 0%
Threonine 0.129mg 0.776mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.127mg 0.76mg 0%
Leucine 0.212mg 1.189mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 0.983mg 0%
Methionine 0.044mg 0.202mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.941mg 0%
Valine 0.173mg 1.177mg 0%
Histidine 0.079mg 0.339mg 0%
Fructose 0.1g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Buckwheat Cocoa solids
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
15%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Buckwheat
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.936g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2.4)

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. Cocoa solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/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.