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Buckwheat vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between buckwheat and potato chips

  • Potato chips are higher than buckwheat in vitamin E, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin C, vitamin B3, copper, vitamin K, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
  • Potato chips' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 60% higher.
  • Buckwheat has less saturated fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +242.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1348.9%
Contains more IronIron +103.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +109.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +78.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +135.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +268.2%
~equal in Manganese ~0.44mg

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +10022.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +317.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +405.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +307.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1063.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +221.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +86.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more WaterWater +3880.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +107.1%
Contains more FatsFats +5480.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +165.3%
Contains more OtherOther +737.2%

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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5134%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6373.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buckwheat Potato chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.188g 12.17g 80%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 9.11mg 60%
Fats 0.62g 34.6g 52%
Saturated fat 0.134g 10.96g 49%
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.66mg 45%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg 35%
Potassium 88mg 1275mg 35%
Monounsaturated fat 0.188g 9.84g 24%
Calories 92kcal 536kcal 22%
Histidine 0.079mg 153mg 22%
Vitamin B3 0.94mg 3.827mg 18%
Copper 0.146mg 0.306mg 18%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 22.1µg 17%
Phosphorus 70mg 165mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.197mg 12%
Selenium 2.2µg 8.1µg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.167mg 11%
Carbs 19.94g 52.9g 11%
Iron 0.8mg 1.63mg 10%
Fiber 2.7g 4.8g 8%
Folate 14µg 45µg 8%
Protein 3.38g 7g 7%
Zinc 0.61mg 1.09mg 4%
Magnesium 51mg 67mg 4%
Choline 20.1mg 37.5mg 3%
Calcium 7mg 24mg 2%
Manganese 0.403mg 0.44mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.359mg 0.402mg 1%
Net carbs 17.24g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 0.9g 0.22g N/A
Sodium 4mg 8mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.129mg 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.127mg 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 0.212mg 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.044mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.173mg 0.392mg 0%
Fructose 0.1g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Buckwheat Potato chips
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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Buckwheat
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.68g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.826g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.