Buckwheat vs. French beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between buckwheat and french beans
- The amount of fiber, folate, potassium, vitamin B1, and calcium in french beans is higher than in buckwheat.
- French beans covers your daily need for fiber, 27% more than buckwheat.
- French beans has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of french beans is 20, while the glycemic index of buckwheat is 51.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked and Beans, french, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.
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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 CopperCopper | +27% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +83.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +800% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +320.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +35% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45.7% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +72.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +61.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +225% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +59% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +36.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +435.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.62 g
Carbs:
19.94 g
Water:
75.63 g
Other:
0.43 g
Protein:
7.05 g
Fats:
0.76 g
Carbs:
24.02 g
Water:
66.57 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +108.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +22.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +272.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.134 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.188 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.083 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.453 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +261.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +141% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 2.7g | 9.4g | 27% |
| Folate | 14µg | 75µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.13mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 370mg | 8% |
| Protein | 3.38g | 7.05g | 7% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 63mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 70mg | 102mg | 5% |
| Choline | 20.1mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.08mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.359mg | 0.222mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.146mg | 0.115mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.105mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 1.2µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.188g | 0.453g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.94mg | 0.546mg | 2% |
| Calories | 92kcal | 129kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.062mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.403mg | 0.382mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 56mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 19.94g | 24.02g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.62g | 0.76g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 17.24g | 14.62g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.9g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.61mg | 0.64mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.134g | 0.083g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.188g | 0.052g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.129mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.127mg | 0.311mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.212mg | 0.563mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.172mg | 0.484mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.044mg | 0.106mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0.381mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.173mg | 0.369mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.079mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0% |
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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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.051g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
French beans is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.