Buckwheat vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between buckwheat and lasagne?
- Buckwheat is higher in manganese, magnesium, and copper, yet lasagne is higher in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin A, calcium, and phosphorus.
- Lasagne's daily need coverage for selenium is 25% more.
- Buckwheat has 3 times more magnesium than lasagne. While buckwheat has 51mg of magnesium, lasagne has only 20mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in buckwheat is lower.
- The glycemic index of lasagne is lower.
We used Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked and Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared types in this article.
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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 | +155% |
| Contains more IronIron | +12.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +62.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +108.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1157.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +122.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +42.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +64.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +622.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +844.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +89.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +62.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +58.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +268.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +71.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +15.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +29.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +115.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +693.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +265.1% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +835.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +130.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +35% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +365% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +940% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 2.2µg | 15.9µg | 25% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 373mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.33µg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 0.134g | 2.348g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.403mg | 0.193mg | 9% |
| Protein | 3.38g | 7.28g | 8% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 88mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 20mg | 7% |
| Fats | 0.62g | 4.92g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.146mg | 0.09mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 70mg | 115mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.85mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 41µg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 7µg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.188g | 1.758g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.94mg | 1.528mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 1.7g | 4% |
| Starch | 9.83g | 4% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.07mg | 3% |
| Folate | 14µg | 24µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 196mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.122mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.5mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.074mg | 3% |
| Calories | 92kcal | 135kcal | 2% |
| Carbs | 19.94g | 15.36g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.188g | 0.433g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.61mg | 0.87mg | 2% |
| Choline | 20.1mg | 23.2mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 1.04g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.359mg | 0.323mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.71mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 17.24g | 13.66g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 1IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 3.11g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.196g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.129mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.127mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.212mg | 0.578mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.172mg | 0.486mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.044mg | 0.164mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.173mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.079mg | 0.183mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.026g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.322g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lasagne is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buckwheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 369mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.214g)
Which food is cheaper?
Buckwheat is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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.