Buckwheat vs. Mothbeans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are buckwheat and mothbeans different?
- Mothbeans has more folate, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, potassium, and manganese than buckwheat.
- Daily need coverage for folate for mothbeans is 32% higher.
- Mothbeans has a lower glycemic index (30) than buckwheat (51).
Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked and Mothbeans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +133.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +103.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +245.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +292.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +114.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +30.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +27.3% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +69.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +40.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +210% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +921.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +12.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +131.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +237.2% |
~equal in
Carbs
~20.96g
~equal in
Water
~69.23g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +327.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +36.2% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.124g
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 Saturated fat |
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 14µg | 143µg | 32% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 3.14mg | 29% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 104mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 70mg | 150mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 11% | |
| Protein | 3.38g | 7.81g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.124mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 304mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.403mg | 0.527mg | 5% |
| Choline | 20.1mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.94mg | 0.668mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.146mg | 0.164mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.359mg | 0.391mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.093mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.023mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 2.8µg | 1% |
| Calories | 92kcal | 117kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.62g | 0.55g | 0% |
| Carbs | 19.94g | 20.96g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 17.24g | 20.96g | N/A |
| Calcium | 7mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.9g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.61mg | 0.59mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.134g | 0.124g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.188g | 0.044g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.188g | 0.256g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.129mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.127mg | 0.388mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.212mg | 0.525mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.172mg | 0.425mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.044mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0.35mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.173mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.079mg | 0.263mg | 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%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
44%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mothbeans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mothbeans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mothbeans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Mothbeans is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mothbeans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
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.