Buckwheat vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between buckwheat and melon
- Buckwheat has more manganese, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, iron, and vitamin B5, while melon has more vitamin C and vitamin B6.
- Melon covers your daily need for vitamin C, 24% more than buckwheat.
- Buckwheat contains 14 times more phosphorus than melon. While buckwheat contains 70mg of phosphorus, melon contains only 5mg.
- Buckwheat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of buckwheat is 51, while the glycemic index of melon is 62.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked and Melons, casaba, raw.
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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 | +363.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +135.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +143.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +771.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1300% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1051.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +450% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +57.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +106.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +305.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +327.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +164.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +111.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +31.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +204.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +520% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +203% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +9300% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +382.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.3% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 21.8mg | 24% |
| Manganese | 0.403mg | 0.035mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 11mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.146mg | 0.06mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 70mg | 5mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.163mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0.9g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.359mg | 0.084mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.34mg | 6% |
| Protein | 3.38g | 1.11g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.61mg | 0.07mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 19.94g | 6.58g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.94mg | 0.232mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 0.4µg | 3% |
| Calories | 92kcal | 28kcal | 3% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 182mg | 3% |
| Folate | 14µg | 8µg | 2% |
| Choline | 20.1mg | 7.6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.015mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.188g | 0.039g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2.5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.031mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.62g | 0.1g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 17.24g | 5.68g | N/A |
| Calcium | 7mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 5.69g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.134g | 0.025g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.188g | 0.002g | 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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11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
7%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.109g)
Which food is cheaper?
Melon is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Buckwheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Buckwheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Buckwheat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)