Buckwheat vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between buckwheat and coleslaw?
- Buckwheat is higher in copper, manganese, magnesium, iron, and phosphorus, yet coleslaw is higher in vitamin K and vitamin C.
- Coleslaw's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 57% more.
- Buckwheat has 10 times more copper than coleslaw. While buckwheat has 0.146mg of copper, coleslaw has only 0.015mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in buckwheat is lower.
- The glycemic index of coleslaw is lower.
We used Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked and Fast foods, coleslaw types in this article.
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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 | +537.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +263.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +873.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +335.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +250% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +295.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +328.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +46.6% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +53.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +95% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +356.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +45.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +45.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3631.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +255.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +33.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1498.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +93% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1320.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2744.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +2140% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +745% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1340% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 70.9µg | 58% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.188g | 5.348g | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 14.6mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.146mg | 0.015mg | 15% |
| Fats | 0.62g | 9.91g | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.403mg | 0.102mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 8mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 203mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.134g | 1.599g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 70mg | 20mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.22mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.188g | 2.671g | 6% |
| Protein | 3.38g | 0.95g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.94mg | 0.206mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 4% | |
| Zinc | 0.61mg | 0.14mg | 4% |
| Choline | 20.1mg | 4% | |
| Folate | 14µg | 4% | |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 1.9g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.112mg | 3% |
| Calories | 92kcal | 153kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.54mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 28µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.359mg | 0.246mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 19.94g | 14.89g | 2% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 30mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 1.44g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.026mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 129mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 17.24g | 12.99g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 12.19g | N/A |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.01µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.037g | N/A | |
| 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% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.279g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.979g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Coleslaw is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buckwheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 199mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.465g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Buckwheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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