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Buckwheat vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Buckwheat and Icing

  • Buckwheat is richer in Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, Fiber, and Iron, while Icing is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin E , and Vitamin K.
  • Icing covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 20% more than Buckwheat.
  • Buckwheat is lower in Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat.

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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.
Buckwheat
Buckwheat
10
:
0
Icing
Icing
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Magnesium +5000%
Contains more Phosphorus +288.9%
Contains more Potassium +158.8%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Zinc +771.4%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +2100%
Buckwheat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 30% 37% 30% 8% 1% 17% 49% 53% 12%
Icing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Magnesium +5000%
Contains more Phosphorus +288.9%
Contains more Potassium +158.8%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Zinc +771.4%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +2100%

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.
Buckwheat
Buckwheat
5
:
3
Icing
Icing
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +327.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +552.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +674.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +584.2%
Buckwheat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 10% 9% 18% 22% 18% 11% 0% 5%
Icing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +327.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +552.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +674.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +584.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Buckwheat
Buckwheat
2
:
3
Icing
Icing
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +401.9%
Contains more Fats +2517.7%
Contains more Carbs +240.5%
Contains more Other +88.4%
Buckwheat
3% 20% 76%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 19.94 g
Water: 75.63 g
Other: 0.43 g
Icing
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +401.9%
Contains more Fats +2517.7%
Contains more Carbs +240.5%
Contains more Other +88.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Buckwheat
Buckwheat
1
:
2
Icing
Icing
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2485.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4129.3%
Buckwheat
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.188 g
Icing
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2485.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4129.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buckwheat Icing Opinion
Net carbs 17.24g 67.89g Icing
Protein 3.38g 0g Buckwheat
Fats 0.62g 16.23g Icing
Carbs 19.94g 67.89g Icing
Calories 92kcal 418kcal Icing
Fructose 0.1g Buckwheat
Sugar 0.9g 63.1g Buckwheat
Fiber 2.7g 0g Buckwheat
Calcium 7mg 3mg Buckwheat
Iron 0.8mg 0.16mg Buckwheat
Magnesium 51mg 1mg Buckwheat
Phosphorus 70mg 18mg Buckwheat
Potassium 88mg 34mg Buckwheat
Sodium 4mg 184mg Buckwheat
Zinc 0.61mg 0.07mg Buckwheat
Copper 0.146mg 0mg Buckwheat
Manganese 0.403mg 0mg Buckwheat
Selenium 2.2µg 0.1µg Buckwheat
Vitamin E 0.09mg 1.53mg Icing
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.01mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.302mg Icing
Vitamin B3 0.94mg 0.22mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B5 0.359mg 0.055mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0mg Buckwheat
Folate 14µg 8µg Buckwheat
Vitamin K 1.9µg 13µg Icing
Tryptophan 0.049mg Buckwheat
Threonine 0.129mg Buckwheat
Isoleucine 0.127mg Buckwheat
Leucine 0.212mg Buckwheat
Lysine 0.172mg Buckwheat
Methionine 0.044mg Buckwheat
Phenylalanine 0.133mg Buckwheat
Valine 0.173mg Buckwheat
Histidine 0.079mg Buckwheat
Saturated Fat 0.134g 2.974g Buckwheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.188g 4.86g Icing
Polyunsaturated fat 0.188g 7.951g Icing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Buckwheat Icing
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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%
Buckwheat
12%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Buckwheat
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Icing
Icing is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 62.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 180mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.84g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (51)
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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.