Buckwheat vs. Lemon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between buckwheat and lemons
- Buckwheat is richer in manganese, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamin B3, while lemons are higher in vitamin C.
- Lemons cover your daily vitamin C needs 59% more than buckwheat.
- Buckwheat has 13 times more manganese than lemons. Buckwheat has 0.403mg of manganese, while lemons have 0.03mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked and Lemons, raw, without peel.
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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 | +537.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +294.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +916.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +337.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1243.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +450% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +271.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +56.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +95% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +840% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +88.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +27.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +294.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +66.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +207.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +106.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +113.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +43.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1609.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +111.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.9% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 53mg | 59% |
| Manganese | 0.403mg | 0.03mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.146mg | 0.037mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 8mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 70mg | 16mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.61mg | 0.06mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.94mg | 0.1mg | 5% |
| Protein | 3.38g | 1.1g | 5% |
| Carbs | 19.94g | 9.32g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.359mg | 0.19mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 0.4µg | 3% |
| Choline | 20.1mg | 5.1mg | 3% |
| Calories | 92kcal | 29kcal | 3% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.6mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 26mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 138mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.188g | 0.089g | 1% |
| Folate | 14µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.62g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 17.24g | 6.52g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 2.5g | N/A |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 2.8g | 0% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.134g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.188g | 0.011g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.129mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.212mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.172mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.173mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.079mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0% |
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 contains less Sodium?
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.095g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Buckwheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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 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.