Buckwheat vs. Cornmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between buckwheat and cornmeal
- Buckwheat has more manganese and copper; however, cornmeal is richer in folate, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, selenium, and vitamin B6.
- Cornmeal's daily need coverage for folate is 49% more.
- Buckwheat contains 2 times more manganese than cornmeal. Buckwheat contains 0.403mg of manganese, while cornmeal contains 0.174mg.
- Cornmeal has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cornmeal is 68, while the glycemic index of buckwheat is 51.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked and Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow.
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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 | +59.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +133.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +92.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +131.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +61.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +445% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +377.3% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +49.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +133.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1277.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +879.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +428.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +136.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1392.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +576.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +110.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +182.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +298.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -39.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +107.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +340.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +70% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +180% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +70% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 14µg | 209µg | 49% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4.36mg | 45% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.551mg | 43% |
| Starch | 73.3g | 30% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.382mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.94mg | 4.968mg | 25% |
| Carbs | 19.94g | 79.45g | 20% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 10.5µg | 15% |
| Calories | 92kcal | 370kcal | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.403mg | 0.174mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.146mg | 0.076mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.182mg | 8% |
| Protein | 3.38g | 7.11g | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 3.9g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 32mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.188g | 0.828g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 70mg | 99mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.359mg | 0.24mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.62g | 1.75g | 2% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 142mg | 2% |
| Choline | 20.1mg | 8.6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.188g | 0.39g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 17.24g | 75.55g | N/A |
| Calcium | 7mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 1.61g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.61mg | 0.66mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.134g | 0.22g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.129mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.127mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.212mg | 1.006mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.172mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.044mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0.366mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.173mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.079mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0.17g | 0% |
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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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42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.086g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Buckwheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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.