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Buckwheat vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between buckwheat and nutmeg

  • Buckwheat has less manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, calcium, and folate.
  • Nutmeg covers your daily saturated fat needs 129% more than buckwheat.
  • Buckwheat has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of buckwheat is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked and Spices, nutmeg, ground.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 2.1% 7.8% 30% 49% 17% 30% 0.52% 53% 12%
Nutmeg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +258.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2528.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +297.7%
Contains more IronIron +280%
Contains more CopperCopper +603.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +252.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +204.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +619.6%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 1.8% 0% 10% 9% 18% 22% 18% 0% 4.8% 11% 11%
Nutmeg
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 10% 1.7% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +128.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +765%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +442.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 20% 76%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 19.94 g
Water: 75.63 g
Other: 0.43 g
Nutmeg
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6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more WaterWater +1114%
Contains more ProteinProtein +72.8%
Contains more FatsFats +5756.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +147.2%
Contains more OtherOther +441.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 37% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.134 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.188 g
Nutmeg
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88% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1612.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +86.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buckwheat Nutmeg DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.134g 25.94g 117%
Manganese 0.403mg 2.9mg 109%
Copper 0.146mg 1.027mg 98%
Fiber 2.7g 20.8g 72%
Fats 0.62g 36.31g 55%
Magnesium 51mg 183mg 31%
Iron 0.8mg 3.04mg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.346mg 26%
Calories 92kcal 525kcal 22%
Phosphorus 70mg 213mg 20%
Calcium 7mg 184mg 18%
Folate 14µg 76µg 16%
Zinc 0.61mg 2.15mg 14%
Carbs 19.94g 49.29g 10%
Potassium 88mg 350mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.188g 3.22g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.359mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.16mg 6%
Protein 3.38g 5.84g 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg 3%
Choline 20.1mg 8.8mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.94mg 1.299mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.057mg 1%
Selenium 2.2µg 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg 1%
Sodium 4mg 16mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.188g 0.35g 1%
Net carbs 17.24g 28.49g N/A
Sugar 0.9g 2.99g 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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is better in case of low diet
Buckwheat Nutmeg
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
18%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Buckwheat
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.806g)
Which food is cheaper?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
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.

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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.