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Buckwheat vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Buckwheat and Macadamia

  • Macadamia is higher than Buckwheat in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Macadamia's daily need coverage for Manganese is 162% higher.
  • Buckwheat has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked and Nuts, macadamia nuts, 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 less Sodium -20%
Contains more Calcium +1114.3%
Contains more Iron +361.3%
Contains more Magnesium +154.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +168.6%
Contains more Potassium +318.2%
Contains more Zinc +113.1%
Contains more Copper +417.8%
Contains more Manganese +925.1%
Contains more Selenium +63.6%
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 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Calcium +1114.3%
Contains more Iron +361.3%
Contains more Magnesium +154.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +168.6%
Contains more Potassium +318.2%
Contains more Zinc +113.1%
Contains more Copper +417.8%
Contains more Manganese +925.1%
Contains more Selenium +63.6%

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.
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Contains more Folate +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2887.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +315.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +163.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +257.1%
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 0% 11% 0% 4% 299% 38% 47% 46% 64% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Folate +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2887.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +315.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +163.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +257.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +44.3%
Contains more Water +5461%
Contains more Protein +134%
Contains more Fats +12121%
Contains more Other +165.1%
3% 20% 76%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 19.94 g
Water: 75.63 g
Other: 0.43 g
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more Carbs +44.3%
Contains more Water +5461%
Contains more Protein +134%
Contains more Fats +12121%
Contains more Other +165.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31217.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +698.9%
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.188 g
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31217.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +698.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +185.7%
Contains more Fructose +42.9%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1007.5%
57% 29% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.1 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
19% 79%
Starch: 1.05 g
Sucrose: 4.43 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +185.7%
Contains more Fructose +42.9%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1007.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buckwheat Macadamia Opinion
Net carbs 17.24g 5.22g Buckwheat
Protein 3.38g 7.91g Macadamia
Fats 0.62g 75.77g Macadamia
Carbs 19.94g 13.82g Buckwheat
Calories 92kcal 718kcal Macadamia
Starch 1.05g Macadamia
Fructose 0.1g 0.07g Buckwheat
Sugar 0.9g 4.57g Buckwheat
Fiber 2.7g 8.6g Macadamia
Calcium 7mg 85mg Macadamia
Iron 0.8mg 3.69mg Macadamia
Magnesium 51mg 130mg Macadamia
Phosphorus 70mg 188mg Macadamia
Potassium 88mg 368mg Macadamia
Sodium 4mg 5mg Buckwheat
Zinc 0.61mg 1.3mg Macadamia
Copper 0.146mg 0.756mg Macadamia
Manganese 0.403mg 4.131mg Macadamia
Selenium 2.2µg 3.6µg Macadamia
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.54mg Macadamia
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Macadamia
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 1.195mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.162mg Macadamia
Vitamin B3 0.94mg 2.473mg Macadamia
Vitamin B5 0.359mg 0.758mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.275mg Macadamia
Folate 14µg 11µg Buckwheat
Vitamin K 1.9µg Buckwheat
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.067mg Macadamia
Threonine 0.129mg 0.37mg Macadamia
Isoleucine 0.127mg 0.314mg Macadamia
Leucine 0.212mg 0.602mg Macadamia
Lysine 0.172mg 0.018mg Buckwheat
Methionine 0.044mg 0.023mg Buckwheat
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.665mg Macadamia
Valine 0.173mg 0.363mg Macadamia
Histidine 0.079mg 0.195mg Macadamia
Saturated Fat 0.134g 12.061g Buckwheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.188g 58.877g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 0.188g 1.502g Macadamia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Buckwheat Macadamia
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
43%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Buckwheat
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.927g)
Which food is cheaper?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.