Buckwheat vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between buckwheat and meatball
- Meatball has more vitamin B1, vitamin B12, copper, phosphorus, iron, folate, vitamin B2, choline, and vitamin E than buckwheat.
- Meatball's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 75% more.
- Buckwheat contains less sodium.
- Buckwheat has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of buckwheat is 51, while the glycemic index of meatball is 0.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked and Meatballs, meatless.
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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 | +183.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +175% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +257.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +104.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +170% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +383.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +195.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +391.4% |
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 KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1822.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2245% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +446.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +166% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +39.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +159.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +457.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +339.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +149.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +521.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1351.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +830.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1063.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2381.9% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.938mg | 75% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.5µg | 63% |
| Copper | 0.146mg | 0.706mg | 62% |
| Phosphorus | 70mg | 344mg | 39% |
| Protein | 3.38g | 21g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.188g | 4.666g | 30% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 550mg | 24% |
| Manganese | 0.403mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 2.16mg | 17% |
| Folate | 14µg | 78µg | 16% |
| Fats | 0.62g | 9g | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.213mg | 13% |
| Choline | 20.1mg | 88.4mg | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 1.73mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.61mg | 1.8mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.94mg | 2.5mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.2mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 18mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 4.6g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.134g | 1.425g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.188g | 2.188g | 5% |
| Calories | 92kcal | 197kcal | 5% |
| Carbs | 19.94g | 8g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.359mg | 0.5mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 0.8µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 180mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 25mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 17.24g | 3.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 1.25g | N/A |
| 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
8%
57%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 546mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.291g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)