Buckwheat vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are buckwheat and nachos different?
- Buckwheat is richer in manganese and copper, while nachos are higher in vitamin E, phosphorus, vitamin K, selenium, vitamin B6, and potassium.
- Nachos cover your daily need for vitamin E, 27% more than buckwheat.
- Buckwheat contains 2 times more copper than nachos. Buckwheat contains 0.146mg of copper, while nachos contain 0.064mg.
- Buckwheat is lower in saturated fat.
- Nachos have a higher glycemic index (75) than buckwheat (51).
Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese types were 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +128.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +115.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +800% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +311.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +41% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +182.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +290.9% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +49.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +4433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +207.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +241% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +179.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +915.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +31.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +102.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3367.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +75.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +334.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7357.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2580.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +32.5% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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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 Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Monounsaturated fat | 0.188g | 14.02g | 35% |
| Fats | 0.62g | 21.5g | 32% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.188g | 5.04g | 32% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 4.08mg | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 70mg | 198mg | 18% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 19.3µg | 15% |
| Calories | 92kcal | 343kcal | 13% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 313mg | 13% |
| Starch | 28.33g | 12% | |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 8.6µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.215mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.146mg | 0.064mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.403mg | 0.187mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.134g | 2.173g | 9% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 362mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.133mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.123mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 63mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 19.94g | 34.91g | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.07µg | 3% |
| Protein | 3.38g | 4.32g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.94mg | 0.63mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.61mg | 0.86mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 3.2g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 42mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.75mg | 1% |
| Folate | 14µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Choline | 20.1mg | 26.4mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 17.24g | 31.71g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 2.17g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.359mg | 0.38mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.129mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.127mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.212mg | 0.521mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.172mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.044mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0.229mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.173mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.079mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.617g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | N/A |
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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24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buckwheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 309mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Buckwheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.