Buckwheat vs. Poppy seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between buckwheat and poppy seed
- The amount of manganese, copper, calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, vitamin B1, fiber, and zinc in poppy seed is higher than in buckwheat.
- Poppy seed covers your daily need for manganese, 274% more than buckwheat.
- The amount of saturated fat in buckwheat is lower.
- Poppy seed has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of poppy seed is 5, while the glycemic index of buckwheat is 51.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked and Spices, poppy seed.
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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 SodiumSodium | -84.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +580.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +20442.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +717% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1120% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1014.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1195.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1142.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1564.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +513.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +128.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1866.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2035% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +156.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +220.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +485.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.62 g
Carbs:
19.94 g
Water:
75.63 g
Other:
0.43 g
Protein:
17.99 g
Fats:
41.56 g
Carbs:
28.13 g
Water:
5.95 g
Other:
6.37 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1171.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +432.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +6603.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +41.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1381.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.134 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.188 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.517 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
28.569 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3081.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +15096.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0.1 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
2.33 g
Glucose:
0.37 g
Fructose:
0.29 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +482.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +85% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +190% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.403mg | 6.707mg | 274% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.188g | 28.569g | 189% |
| Copper | 0.146mg | 1.627mg | 165% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1438mg | 143% |
| Phosphorus | 70mg | 870mg | 114% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 9.76mg | 112% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 347mg | 70% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.854mg | 68% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 19.5g | 67% |
| Zinc | 0.61mg | 7.9mg | 66% |
| Fats | 0.62g | 41.56g | 63% |
| Protein | 3.38g | 17.99g | 29% |
| Calories | 92kcal | 525kcal | 22% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 13.5µg | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 0.134g | 4.517g | 20% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 719mg | 19% |
| Folate | 14µg | 82µg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.188g | 5.982g | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.247mg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 1.77mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.1mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 19.94g | 28.13g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Choline | 20.1mg | 8.8mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.359mg | 0.324mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 17.24g | 8.63g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 2.99g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.94mg | 0.896mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.184mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.129mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.127mg | 0.819mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.212mg | 1.321mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.172mg | 0.952mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.044mg | 0.502mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0.758mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.173mg | 1.095mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.079mg | 0.471mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0.29g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.273g | N/A |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
319%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.383g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2.4)
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.