Buckwheat vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between buckwheat and crab meat?
- Buckwheat is higher in manganese and fiber, yet crab meat is higher in vitamin B12, copper, selenium, zinc, phosphorus, and folate.
- Crab meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 479% more.
- The amount of sodium in buckwheat is lower.
- The glycemic index of crab meat is lower.
We used Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat 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 less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +907.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +742.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +197.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +709.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1149.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +300% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1718.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +32.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +42.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +133.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +264.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +472.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +148.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +262.8% |
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Water
~77.55g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +185.1% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.133g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.185g
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 11.5µg | 479% |
| Copper | 0.146mg | 1.182mg | 115% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 40µg | 69% |
| Zinc | 0.61mg | 7.62mg | 64% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 1072mg | 46% |
| Protein | 3.38g | 19.35g | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 70mg | 280mg | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 53mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.403mg | 0.04mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0g | 11% |
| Folate | 14µg | 51µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.18mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 7.6mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 19.94g | 0g | 7% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 262mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 59mg | 5% |
| Choline | 20.1mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.94mg | 1.34mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 63mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.188g | 0.536g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.76mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.053mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.055mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.359mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.62g | 1.54g | 1% |
| Calories | 92kcal | 97kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 17.24g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.9g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.134g | 0.133g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.188g | 0.185g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.269mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.129mg | 0.783mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.127mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.212mg | 1.536mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.172mg | 1.684mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.044mg | 0.545mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0.817mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.173mg | 0.91mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.079mg | 0.393mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.295g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.118g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.031g | 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
8%
125%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
120%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buckwheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 1068mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Buckwheat is cheaper (difference - $9.6)