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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, 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.

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.
Buckwheat
Buckwheat
5
:
5
Lasagne
Lasagne
Contains more Iron +12.7%
Contains more Magnesium +155%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Copper +62.2%
Contains more Manganese +108.8%
Contains more Calcium +1157.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.3%
Contains more Potassium +122.7%
Contains more Zinc +42.6%
Contains more Selenium +622.7%
Buckwheat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 30% 37% 30% 8% 1% 17% 49% 53% 12%
Lasagne
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 27% 15% 50% 18% 49% 24% 30% 26% 87%
Contains more Iron +12.7%
Contains more Magnesium +155%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Copper +62.2%
Contains more Manganese +108.8%
Contains more Calcium +1157.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.3%
Contains more Potassium +122.7%
Contains more Zinc +42.6%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Buckwheat
Buckwheat
1
:
10
Lasagne
Lasagne
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +844.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.4%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +268.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.323
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%
Lasagne
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 17% 0% 9% 18% 18% 29% 20% 29% 18% 42% 18%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +844.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.4%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +268.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.323

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Buckwheat
Buckwheat
2
:
3
Lasagne
Lasagne
Contains more Carbs +29.8%
Contains more Protein +115.4%
Contains more Fats +693.5%
Contains more Other +265.1%
Equal in Water - 70.87
Buckwheat
3% 20% 76%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 19.94 g
Water: 75.63 g
Other: 0.43 g
Lasagne
7% 5% 15% 71%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 4.92 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 70.87 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more Carbs +29.8%
Contains more Protein +115.4%
Contains more Fats +693.5%
Contains more Other +265.1%
Equal in Water - 70.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Buckwheat
Buckwheat
1
:
2
Lasagne
Lasagne
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +835.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +130.3%
Buckwheat
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.188 g
Lasagne
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +835.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +130.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Buckwheat
Buckwheat
0
:
5
Lasagne
Lasagne
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +35%
Contains more Glucose +365%
Contains more Fructose +940%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Buckwheat
57% 29% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.1 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Lasagne
76% 4% 7% 8% 5%
Starch: 9.83 g
Sucrose: 0.54 g
Glucose: 0.93 g
Fructose: 1.04 g
Lactose: 0.6 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +35%
Contains more Glucose +365%
Contains more Fructose +940%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buckwheat Lasagne Opinion
Net carbs 17.24g 13.66g Buckwheat
Protein 3.38g 7.28g Lasagne
Fats 0.62g 4.92g Lasagne
Carbs 19.94g 15.36g Buckwheat
Calories 92kcal 135kcal Lasagne
Starch 9.83g Lasagne
Fructose 0.1g 1.04g Lasagne
Sugar 0.9g 3.11g Buckwheat
Fiber 2.7g 1.7g Buckwheat
Calcium 7mg 88mg Lasagne
Iron 0.8mg 0.71mg Buckwheat
Magnesium 51mg 20mg Buckwheat
Phosphorus 70mg 115mg Lasagne
Potassium 88mg 196mg Lasagne
Sodium 4mg 373mg Buckwheat
Zinc 0.61mg 0.87mg Lasagne
Copper 0.146mg 0.09mg Buckwheat
Manganese 0.403mg 0.193mg Buckwheat
Selenium 2.2µg 15.9µg Lasagne
Vitamin A 0IU 437IU Lasagne
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 41µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.85mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Lasagne
Vitamin C 0mg 2.5mg Lasagne
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.07mg Lasagne
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.074mg Lasagne
Vitamin B3 0.94mg 1.528mg Lasagne
Vitamin B5 0.359mg 0.323mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.122mg Lasagne
Folate 14µg 24µg Lasagne
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 1.9µg 7µg Lasagne
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.085mg Lasagne
Threonine 0.129mg 0.219mg Lasagne
Isoleucine 0.127mg 0.224mg Lasagne
Leucine 0.212mg 0.578mg Lasagne
Lysine 0.172mg 0.486mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.044mg 0.164mg Lasagne
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.329mg Lasagne
Valine 0.173mg 0.285mg Lasagne
Histidine 0.079mg 0.183mg Lasagne
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Buckwheat
Trans Fat 0.196g Buckwheat
Saturated Fat 0.134g 2.348g Buckwheat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 0.188g 1.758g Lasagne
Polyunsaturated fat 0.188g 0.433g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g Lasagne
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Lasagne

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Buckwheat Lasagne
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Buckwheat
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 369mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.214g)
Which food is cheaper?
Buckwheat
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.

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. Lasagne - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172114/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.