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Buckwheat vs. Crab stick — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Buckwheat and Crab stick different?

  • Buckwheat is richer in Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B5, and Iron, while Crab stick is higher in Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12.
  • Crab stick covers your daily need of Selenium 37% more than Buckwheat.
  • Buckwheat is lower in Sodium.

Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi types were used 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.
Buckwheat
Buckwheat
6
:
4
Crab stick
Crab stick
Contains more Iron +105.1%
Contains more Magnesium +18.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +84.8%
Contains more Copper +356.3%
Contains more Manganese +3563.6%
Contains more Calcium +85.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +302.9%
Contains more Selenium +913.6%
Equal in Potassium - 90
Buckwheat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 30% 37% 30% 8% 1% 17% 49% 53% 12%
Crab stick
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 15% 31% 121% 8% 69% 10% 11% 2% 122%
Contains more Iron +105.1%
Contains more Magnesium +18.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +84.8%
Contains more Copper +356.3%
Contains more Manganese +3563.6%
Contains more Calcium +85.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +302.9%
Contains more Selenium +913.6%
Equal in Potassium - 90

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.
Buckwheat
Buckwheat
5
:
4
Crab stick
Crab stick
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +375%
Contains more Vitamin E +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Buckwheat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 10% 9% 18% 22% 18% 11% 0% 5%
Crab stick
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 8% 19% 12% 0% 30% 0% 72% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +375%
Contains more Vitamin E +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Buckwheat
Buckwheat
3
:
2
Crab stick
Crab stick
Contains more Fats +34.8%
Contains more Carbs +32.9%
Contains more Protein +125.4%
Contains more Other +425.6%
Equal in Water - 74.66
Buckwheat
3% 20% 76%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 19.94 g
Water: 75.63 g
Other: 0.43 g
Crab stick
8% 15% 75% 2%
Protein: 7.62 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 15 g
Water: 74.66 g
Other: 2.26 g
Contains more Fats +34.8%
Contains more Carbs +32.9%
Contains more Protein +125.4%
Contains more Other +425.6%
Equal in Water - 74.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Buckwheat
Buckwheat
2
:
1
Crab stick
Crab stick
Contains less Saturated Fat -38%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.3%
Buckwheat
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.188 g
Crab stick
34% 43% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.216 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.143 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -38%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Buckwheat
Buckwheat
0
:
4
Crab stick
Crab stick
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +637.5%
Contains more Glucose +1240%
Contains more Fructose +520%
Buckwheat
57% 29% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.1 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Crab stick
36% 30% 27% 6%
Starch: 3.5 g
Sucrose: 2.95 g
Glucose: 2.68 g
Fructose: 0.62 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +637.5%
Contains more Glucose +1240%
Contains more Fructose +520%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buckwheat Crab stick Opinion
Net carbs 17.24g 14.5g Buckwheat
Protein 3.38g 7.62g Crab stick
Fats 0.62g 0.46g Buckwheat
Carbs 19.94g 15g Buckwheat
Calories 92kcal 95kcal Crab stick
Starch 3.5g Crab stick
Fructose 0.1g 0.62g Crab stick
Sugar 0.9g 6.25g Buckwheat
Fiber 2.7g 0.5g Buckwheat
Calcium 7mg 13mg Crab stick
Iron 0.8mg 0.39mg Buckwheat
Magnesium 51mg 43mg Buckwheat
Phosphorus 70mg 282mg Crab stick
Potassium 88mg 90mg Crab stick
Sodium 4mg 529mg Buckwheat
Zinc 0.61mg 0.33mg Buckwheat
Copper 0.146mg 0.032mg Buckwheat
Manganese 0.403mg 0.011mg Buckwheat
Selenium 2.2µg 22.3µg Crab stick
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.17mg Crab stick
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.03mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.08mg Crab stick
Vitamin B3 0.94mg 0.62mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B5 0.359mg 0mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.13mg Crab stick
Folate 14µg 0µg Buckwheat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.57µg Crab stick
Vitamin K 1.9µg 0.4µg Buckwheat
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.075mg Crab stick
Threonine 0.129mg 0.285mg Crab stick
Isoleucine 0.127mg 0.23mg Crab stick
Leucine 0.212mg 0.607mg Crab stick
Lysine 0.172mg 0.707mg Crab stick
Methionine 0.044mg 0.261mg Crab stick
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.26mg Crab stick
Valine 0.173mg 0.286mg Crab stick
Histidine 0.079mg 0.156mg Crab stick
Cholesterol 0mg 20mg Buckwheat
Trans Fat 0.008g Buckwheat
Saturated Fat 0.134g 0.216g Buckwheat
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.028g Crab stick
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Crab stick
Monounsaturated Fat 0.188g 0.275g Crab stick
Polyunsaturated fat 0.188g 0.143g Buckwheat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.089g Crab stick
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g Crab stick

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Buckwheat Crab stick
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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%
Crab stick
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Buckwheat
39%
Crab stick

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 525mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.082g)
Which food is cheaper?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is cheaper (difference - $9.6)
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. Crab stick - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174203/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.