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Buckwheat vs. Chili Pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between buckwheat and chili Pepper

  • Buckwheat is richer in manganese, magnesium, and vitamin B5, while chili Pepper are higher in vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin K, and potassium.
  • Chili Pepper cover your daily vitamin C needs 269% more than buckwheat.
  • Buckwheat has 6 times more vitamin B5 than chili Pepper. Buckwheat has 0.359mg of vitamin B5, while chili Pepper have 0.061mg.
  • Buckwheat has a higher glycemic index (51) than chili Pepper (10).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked and Peppers, hot chili, green, 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 5.4% 30% 45% 58% 8.2% 20% 0.91% 31% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +104%
Contains more ZincZinc +103.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +70%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +340%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +157.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +286.4%
Contains more IronIron +50%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.2%

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%
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 808% 20% 14% 0% 23% 21% 18% 3.7% 64% 0% 36% 17% 6.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +488.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +81.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +261%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +652.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +64.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.95mg
~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
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +69%
Contains more FatsFats +210%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +110.8%
Contains more WaterWater +16%
Contains more OtherOther +39.5%

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
15% 8% 77%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.109 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1609.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +72.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buckwheat Chili Pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 242.5mg 269%
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.278mg 15%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 14.3µg 10%
Vitamin A 0µg 59µg 7%
Potassium 88mg 340mg 7%
Manganese 0.403mg 0.237mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.359mg 0.061mg 6%
Magnesium 51mg 25mg 6%
Iron 0.8mg 1.2mg 5%
Fiber 2.7g 1.5g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.09mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.09mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.69mg 4%
Protein 3.38g 2g 3%
Selenium 2.2µg 0.5µg 3%
Calories 92kcal 40kcal 3%
Phosphorus 70mg 46mg 3%
Zinc 0.61mg 0.3mg 3%
Copper 0.146mg 0.174mg 3%
Carbs 19.94g 9.46g 3%
Folate 14µg 23µg 2%
Choline 20.1mg 11.1mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.134g 0.021g 1%
Calcium 7mg 18mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.188g 0.109g 1%
Fats 0.62g 0.2g 1%
Net carbs 17.24g 7.96g N/A
Sugar 0.9g 5.1g N/A
Sodium 4mg 7mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.94mg 0.95mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.188g 0.011g 0%
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 0.129mg 0.074mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.127mg 0.065mg 0%
Leucine 0.212mg 0.105mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 0.089mg 0%
Methionine 0.044mg 0.024mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.062mg 0%
Valine 0.173mg 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.079mg 0.041mg 0%
Fructose 0.1g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Buckwheat Chili Pepper
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
79%
Chili Pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Buckwheat
22%
Chili Pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.113g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Chili Pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/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.