Buckwheat vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Buckwheat and Hot chocolate
- Buckwheat has more Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, and Vitamin B3, however, Hot chocolate is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin D, and Vitamin A RAE.
- Hot chocolate covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 20% more than Buckwheat.
- Hot chocolate contains 31 times less Manganese than Buckwheat. Buckwheat contains 0.403mg of Manganese, while Hot chocolate contains 0.013mg.
- Buckwheat has less Saturated Fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade.
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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.
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Iron
+90.5%
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Magnesium
+121.7%
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Sodium
-90.9%
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Copper
+41.7%
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Manganese
+3000%
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Calcium
+1528.6%
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Phosphorus
+50%
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Potassium
+123.9%
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Selenium
+22.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.63
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Iron
+90.5%
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Magnesium
+121.7%
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Sodium
-90.9%
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Copper
+41.7%
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Manganese
+3000%
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Calcium
+1528.6%
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Phosphorus
+50%
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Potassium
+123.9%
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Selenium
+22.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.63
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.
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Vitamin E
+200%
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Vitamin B3
+606.8%
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Vitamin B6
+92.5%
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Folate
+180%
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Vitamin K
+850%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+366.7%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.039
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.328
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Vitamin E
+200%
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Vitamin B3
+606.8%
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Vitamin B6
+92.5%
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Folate
+180%
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Vitamin K
+850%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+366.7%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.039
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.328
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+85.7%
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Fats
+277.4%
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Other
+120.9%
Equal in Protein - 3.52
Equal in Water - 82.45
Protein:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.62 g
Carbs:
19.94 g
Water:
75.63 g
Other:
0.43 g
Protein:
3.52 g
Fats:
2.34 g
Carbs:
10.74 g
Water:
82.45 g
Other:
0.95 g
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Carbs
+85.7%
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Fats
+277.4%
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+120.9%
Equal in Protein - 3.52
Equal in Water - 82.45
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-90.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+123.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+260.1%
Saturated Fat:
0.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.188 g
Saturated Fat:
1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.084 g
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Saturated Fat
-90.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+123.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+260.1%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Glucose
+1900%
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Fructose
+900%
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Sucrose
+1150%
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Lactose
+∞%
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Maltose
+∞%
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Galactose
+∞%
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0.1 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
5 g
Glucose:
0.01 g
Fructose:
0.01 g
Lactose:
4.63 g
Maltose:
0.01 g
Galactose:
0.01 g
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Glucose
+1900%
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Fructose
+900%
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+1150%
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+∞%
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+∞%
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+∞%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 17.24g | 9.74g |
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| Protein | 3.38g | 3.52g |
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| Fats | 0.62g | 2.34g |
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| Carbs | 19.94g | 10.74g |
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| Calories | 92kcal | 77kcal |
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| Fructose | 0.1g | 0.01g |
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| Sugar | 0.9g | 9.66g |
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| Fiber | 2.7g | 1g |
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| Calcium | 7mg | 114mg |
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| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.42mg |
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| Magnesium | 51mg | 23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 70mg | 105mg |
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| Potassium | 88mg | 197mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg | 44mg |
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| Zinc | 0.61mg | 0.63mg |
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| Copper | 0.146mg | 0.103mg |
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| Manganese | 0.403mg | 0.013mg |
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| Selenium | 2.2µg | 2.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 176IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 51µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 45IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.039mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.182mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.94mg | 0.133mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.359mg | 0.328mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.04mg |
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| Folate | 14µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.49µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 0.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.037mg |
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| Threonine | 0.129mg | 0.095mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.127mg | 0.169mg |
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| Leucine | 0.212mg | 0.305mg |
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| Lysine | 0.172mg | 0.215mg |
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| Methionine | 0.044mg | 0.076mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0.15mg |
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| Valine | 0.173mg | 0.201mg |
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| Histidine | 0.079mg | 0.067mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.078g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.134g | 1.431g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.188g | 0.677g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.188g | 0.084g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
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Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buckwheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.297g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (51)
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.