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Buckwheat vs. Minestrone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Buckwheat and Minestrone

  • Buckwheat is richer in Magnesium, Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Iron, while Minestrone is higher in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Buckwheat covers your daily Magnesium needs 11% more than Minestrone.
  • Buckwheat has 7 times more Fiber than Minestrone. Buckwheat has 2.7g of Fiber, while Minestrone has 0.4g.
  • Buckwheat is lower in Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked and Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water.

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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 Iron +110.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1600%
Contains more Phosphorus +204.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +96.8%
Contains more Copper +186.3%
Contains more Manganese +165.1%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Potassium +47.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 30% 37% 30% 8% 1% 17% 49% 53% 12%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 15% 3% 10% 12% 34% 9% 17% 20% 0%
Contains more Iron +110.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1600%
Contains more Phosphorus +204.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +96.8%
Contains more Copper +186.3%
Contains more Manganese +165.1%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Potassium +47.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +156.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Folate - 15
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 59% 0% 0% 2% 6% 5% 8% 9% 10% 12% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +156.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Folate - 15

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +91%
Contains more Carbs +327.9%
Contains more Fats +67.7%
Contains more Water +20.8%
Contains more Other +179.1%
3% 20% 76%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 19.94 g
Water: 75.63 g
Other: 0.43 g
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +91%
Contains more Carbs +327.9%
Contains more Fats +67.7%
Contains more Water +20.8%
Contains more Other +179.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +144.7%
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.188 g
23% 30% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +144.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buckwheat Minestrone Opinion
Net carbs 17.24g 4.26g Buckwheat
Protein 3.38g 1.77g Buckwheat
Fats 0.62g 1.04g Minestrone
Carbs 19.94g 4.66g Buckwheat
Calories 92kcal 34kcal Buckwheat
Fructose 0.1g Buckwheat
Sugar 0.9g Minestrone
Fiber 2.7g 0.4g Buckwheat
Calcium 7mg 14mg Minestrone
Iron 0.8mg 0.38mg Buckwheat
Magnesium 51mg 3mg Buckwheat
Phosphorus 70mg 23mg Buckwheat
Potassium 88mg 130mg Minestrone
Sodium 4mg 254mg Buckwheat
Zinc 0.61mg 0.31mg Buckwheat
Copper 0.146mg 0.051mg Buckwheat
Manganese 0.403mg 0.152mg Buckwheat
Selenium 2.2µg Buckwheat
Vitamin A 0IU 970IU Minestrone
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 49µg Minestrone
Vitamin E 0.09mg Buckwheat
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Minestrone
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.022mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.018mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B3 0.94mg 0.391mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B5 0.359mg 0.14mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.041mg Buckwheat
Folate 14µg 15µg Minestrone
Vitamin K 1.9µg Buckwheat
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.013mg Buckwheat
Threonine 0.129mg 0.043mg Buckwheat
Isoleucine 0.127mg 0.054mg Buckwheat
Leucine 0.212mg 0.098mg Buckwheat
Lysine 0.172mg 0.076mg Buckwheat
Methionine 0.044mg 0.018mg Buckwheat
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.064mg Buckwheat
Valine 0.173mg 0.074mg Buckwheat
Histidine 0.079mg 0.03mg Buckwheat
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Buckwheat
Saturated Fat 0.134g 0.23g Buckwheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.188g 0.29g Minestrone
Polyunsaturated fat 0.188g 0.46g Minestrone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Buckwheat Minestrone
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
9%
Minestrone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Buckwheat
12%
Minestrone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone
Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 250mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.096g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/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.