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Buckwheat vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between buckwheat and hot dogs

  • Buckwheat is richer in manganese and fiber, while hot dogs are higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B3, and calcium.
  • Hot dogs cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 65% more than buckwheat.
  • Buckwheat is lower in saturated fat.
  • Buckwheat has a higher glycemic index (51) than hot dogs (28).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked and Frankfurter, meat.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 2.1% 7.8% 30% 49% 17% 30% 0.52% 53% 12%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 30% 13% 41% 32% 33% 88% 142% 5.9% 68%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +240%
Contains more CopperCopper +50.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +795.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1314.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.7%
Contains more IronIron +36.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +96.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +194.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +468.2%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 1.8% 0% 10% 9% 18% 22% 18% 0% 4.8% 11% 11%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 38% 196% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +183.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +115.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 20% 76%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 19.94 g
Water: 75.63 g
Other: 0.43 g
10% 26% 4% 56% 4%
Protein: 10.26 g
Fats: 25.76 g
Carbs: 4.17 g
Water: 56.31 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +378.2%
Contains more WaterWater +34.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +203.6%
Contains more FatsFats +4054.8%
Contains more OtherOther +714%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 37% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.134 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.188 g
33% 49% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.666 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.404 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5956.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2242.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Buckwheat Hot dog
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buckwheat Hot dog DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.57µg 65%
Sodium 4mg 1090mg 47%
Fats 0.62g 25.76g 39%
Saturated fat 0.134g 7.666g 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.188g 4.404g 28%
Monounsaturated fat 0.188g 11.386g 28%
Cholesterol 0mg 77mg 26%
Phosphorus 70mg 206mg 19%
Selenium 2.2µg 12.5µg 19%
Manganese 0.403mg 0.045mg 16%
Protein 3.38g 10.26g 14%
Fiber 2.7g 0g 11%
Vitamin B3 0.94mg 2.665mg 11%
Calories 92kcal 290kcal 10%
Calcium 7mg 99mg 9%
Magnesium 51mg 15mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.166mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.121mg 6%
Carbs 19.94g 4.17g 5%
Zinc 0.61mg 1.2mg 5%
Copper 0.146mg 0.097mg 5%
Choline 20.1mg 4%
Iron 0.8mg 1.09mg 4%
Potassium 88mg 152mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 2%
Folate 14µg 6µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.055mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.19mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.359mg 0.31mg 1%
Net carbs 17.24g 4.17g N/A
Sugar 0.9g N/A
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.111mg 0%
Threonine 0.129mg 0.474mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.127mg 0.53mg 0%
Leucine 0.212mg 0.907mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 0.963mg 0%
Methionine 0.044mg 0.291mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.445mg 0%
Valine 0.173mg 0.555mg 0%
Histidine 0.079mg 0.331mg 0%
Fructose 0.1g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Buckwheat Hot dog
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Buckwheat
27%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Buckwheat
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot dog
Hot dog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 1086mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.532g)
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Buckwheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170686/nutrients
  2. Hot dog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172968/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.