Buckwheat vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are buckwheat and edam different?
- Buckwheat is richer in manganese, while edam is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, and selenium.
- Edam covers your daily need for saturated fat, 87% more than buckwheat.
- Buckwheat contains 37 times more manganese than edam. Buckwheat contains 0.403mg of manganese, while edam contains 0.011mg.
- Buckwheat is lower in saturated fat.
- Buckwheat has a higher glycemic index (51) than edam (27).
Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked and Cheese, edam 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +70% |
| Contains more IronIron | +81.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +305.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3563.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +10342.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +113.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +514.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +665.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +559.1% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +1046.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +30.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +897.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +21.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1294.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +82% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +639.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4383.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +881.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4221.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +253.7% |
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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| Saturated fat | 0.134g | 17.572g | 79% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 731mg | 72% |
| Phosphorus | 70mg | 536mg | 67% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.54µg | 64% |
| Protein | 3.38g | 24.99g | 43% |
| Fats | 0.62g | 27.8g | 42% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 812mg | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 89mg | 30% |
| Zinc | 0.61mg | 3.75mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.389mg | 27% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 243µg | 27% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 14.5µg | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.188g | 8.125g | 20% |
| Manganese | 0.403mg | 0.011mg | 17% |
| Calories | 92kcal | 357kcal | 13% |
| Copper | 0.146mg | 0.036mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0g | 11% |
| Carbs | 19.94g | 1.43g | 6% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.44mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 30mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.94mg | 0.082mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.5µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 188mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 20IU | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.188g | 0.665g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.359mg | 0.281mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.24mg | 1% |
| Folate | 14µg | 16µg | 1% |
| Choline | 20.1mg | 15.4mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 17.24g | 1.43g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 1.43g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2.3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.352mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.129mg | 0.932mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.127mg | 1.308mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.212mg | 2.57mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.172mg | 2.66mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.044mg | 0.721mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 1.434mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.173mg | 1.81mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.079mg | 1.034mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0% |
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%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
80%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buckwheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 808mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.438g)
Which food is cheaper?
Buckwheat is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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