Buckwheat vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between buckwheat and fajita
- Buckwheat has more manganese and copper, while fajita has more phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2.
- Fajita covers your daily need for sodium, 35% more than buckwheat.
- Buckwheat contains 6 times more manganese than fajita. While buckwheat contains 0.403mg of manganese, fajita contains only 0.066mg.
- The amount of sodium in buckwheat is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked and USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen.
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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 | +131.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +386.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +510.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +85.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +222.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +23.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +124.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +295.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +659.1% |
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 KVitamin K | +850% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +144.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +446.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +408.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +102.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +402.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +237.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +794.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +449.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +824.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +569.8% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1141% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +479.3% |
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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| Sodium | 4mg | 799mg | 35% |
| Phosphorus | 70mg | 277mg | 30% |
| Protein | 3.38g | 18.56g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 88mg | 29% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 16.7µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.94mg | 4.779mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.387mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.54µg | 23% |
| Manganese | 0.403mg | 0.066mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.146mg | 0.03mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.213mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0g | 11% |
| Choline | 20.1mg | 67.8mg | 9% |
| Fats | 0.62g | 5.73g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.134g | 1.596g | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.61mg | 1.37mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 22mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.359mg | 0.726mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 19.94g | 2.23g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.188g | 1.089g | 6% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 284mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.1mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.188g | 2.333g | 5% |
| Folate | 14µg | 4µg | 3% |
| Calories | 92kcal | 135kcal | 2% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.99mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 17.24g | 2.23g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.129mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.127mg | 0.813mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.212mg | 1.56mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.172mg | 1.857mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.044mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0.763mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.173mg | 0.847mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.079mg | 0.68mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A |
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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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31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fajita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fajita is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fajita is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buckwheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 795mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.462g)