Buckwheat vs. Eggnog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between buckwheat and eggnog?
- Buckwheat is higher in manganese, copper, fiber, and magnesium, yet eggnog is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin B2, and vitamin D.
- Eggnog's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 20% more.
- The amount of saturated fat in buckwheat is lower.
We used Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked and Eggnog 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 | +168.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +300% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1023.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +32.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +7960% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1757.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +87.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +55.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +90.9% |
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 | +17.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +795.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +54% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +533.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +387.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +16.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +159.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +147.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +575.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +55.8% |
~equal in
Water
~82.54g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +592.6% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.198g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +900% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +185.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +150% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Starch
~0g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 59mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.45µg | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.403mg | 0.005mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.146mg | 0.013mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 130mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.19mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.134g | 2.591g | 11% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 19mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.2mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 59µg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.2µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 49IU | 6% |
| Choline | 20.1mg | 52.2mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 70mg | 109mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.94mg | 0.105mg | 5% |
| Fats | 0.62g | 4.19g | 5% |
| Carbs | 19.94g | 8.05g | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 4.2µg | 4% |
| Folate | 14µg | 1µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.188g | 1.302g | 3% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 54mg | 2% |
| Protein | 3.38g | 4.55g | 2% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 165mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.034mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.359mg | 0.417mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.61mg | 0.46mg | 1% |
| Calories | 92kcal | 88kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 17.24g | 8.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 8.05g | N/A |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.188g | 0.198g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.129mg | 0.201mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.127mg | 0.237mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.212mg | 0.383mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.172mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.044mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0.225mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.173mg | 0.289mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.079mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0.04g | 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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Eggnog is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buckwheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.457g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Buckwheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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