Buckwheat vs. Quince — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between buckwheat and quince?
- Buckwheat is richer in magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and zinc, yet quince is richer in vitamin C.
- Quince's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 17% higher.
- Buckwheat has 15 times more zinc than quince. Buckwheat has 0.61mg of zinc, while quince has 0.04mg.
- Quince has a lower glycemic index than buckwheat.
We used Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked and Quinces, raw types in this comparison.
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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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +537.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1425% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +311.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +266.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +57.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +123.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +370% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +343.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +92.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +366.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +745% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +520% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +30.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.8% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +422.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +276% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.5% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.403mg | 18% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 15mg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 8mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 70mg | 17mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.359mg | 0.081mg | 6% |
| Protein | 3.38g | 0.4g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.94mg | 0.2mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.61mg | 0.04mg | 5% |
| Choline | 20.1mg | 4% | |
| Folate | 14µg | 3µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.04mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 197mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 1.9g | 3% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Calories | 92kcal | 57kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.02mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 19.94g | 15.3g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.146mg | 0.13mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.188g | 0.05g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.62g | 0.1g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.134g | 0.01g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 17.24g | 13.4g | N/A |
| Calcium | 7mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.9g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 4mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.188g | 0.036g | 0% |
| 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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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quince is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quince is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.124g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quince is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Quince is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Buckwheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Buckwheat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)