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Buckwheat vs. Garden rhubarb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Buckwheat and Garden rhubarb?

  • Buckwheat is higher in Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B5, yet Garden rhubarb is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Calcium, and Potassium.
  • Garden rhubarb's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 23% more.
  • Buckwheat has 7 times more Copper than Garden rhubarb. While Buckwheat has 0.146mg of Copper, Garden rhubarb has only 0.021mg.

We used Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked and Rhubarb, raw types in this article.

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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 Iron +263.6%
Contains more Magnesium +325%
Contains more Phosphorus +400%
Contains more Zinc +510%
Contains more Copper +595.2%
Contains more Manganese +105.6%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +1128.6%
Contains more Potassium +227.3%
Equal in Sodium - 4
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% 9% 9% 6% 26% 1% 3% 7% 26% 6%
Contains more Iron +263.6%
Contains more Magnesium +325%
Contains more Phosphorus +400%
Contains more Zinc +510%
Contains more Copper +595.2%
Contains more Manganese +105.6%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +1128.6%
Contains more Potassium +227.3%
Equal in Sodium - 4

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 Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +213.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +322.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220.8%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1442.1%
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 7% 6% 0% 27% 5% 7% 6% 6% 6% 6% 0% 74%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +213.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +322.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220.8%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1442.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +275.6%
Contains more Fats +210%
Contains more Carbs +339.2%
Contains more Water +23.8%
Contains more Other +74.4%
3% 20% 76%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 19.94 g
Water: 75.63 g
Other: 0.43 g
5% 94%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 4.54 g
Water: 93.61 g
Other: 0.75 g
Contains more Protein +275.6%
Contains more Fats +210%
Contains more Carbs +339.2%
Contains more Water +23.8%
Contains more Other +74.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +382.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.4%
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.188 g
28% 20% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.099 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +382.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buckwheat Garden rhubarb Opinion
Net carbs 17.24g 2.74g Buckwheat
Protein 3.38g 0.9g Buckwheat
Fats 0.62g 0.2g Buckwheat
Carbs 19.94g 4.54g Buckwheat
Calories 92kcal 21kcal Buckwheat
Fructose 0.1g Buckwheat
Sugar 0.9g 1.1g Buckwheat
Fiber 2.7g 1.8g Buckwheat
Calcium 7mg 86mg Garden rhubarb
Iron 0.8mg 0.22mg Buckwheat
Magnesium 51mg 12mg Buckwheat
Phosphorus 70mg 14mg Buckwheat
Potassium 88mg 288mg Garden rhubarb
Sodium 4mg 4mg
Zinc 0.61mg 0.1mg Buckwheat
Copper 0.146mg 0.021mg Buckwheat
Manganese 0.403mg 0.196mg Buckwheat
Selenium 2.2µg 1.1µg Buckwheat
Vitamin A 0IU 102IU Garden rhubarb
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5µg Garden rhubarb
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.27mg Garden rhubarb
Vitamin C 0mg 8mg Garden rhubarb
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.02mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.03mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B3 0.94mg 0.3mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B5 0.359mg 0.085mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.024mg Buckwheat
Folate 14µg 7µg Buckwheat
Vitamin K 1.9µg 29.3µg Garden rhubarb
Tryptophan 0.049mg Buckwheat
Threonine 0.129mg Buckwheat
Isoleucine 0.127mg Buckwheat
Leucine 0.212mg Buckwheat
Lysine 0.172mg Buckwheat
Methionine 0.044mg Buckwheat
Phenylalanine 0.133mg Buckwheat
Valine 0.173mg Buckwheat
Histidine 0.079mg Buckwheat
Saturated Fat 0.134g 0.053g Garden rhubarb
Monounsaturated Fat 0.188g 0.039g Buckwheat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.188g 0.099g Buckwheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Buckwheat Garden rhubarb
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
12%
Garden rhubarb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Buckwheat
12%
Garden rhubarb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden rhubarb
Garden rhubarb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.081g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden rhubarb
Garden rhubarb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Garden rhubarb
Garden rhubarb is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Garden rhubarb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167758/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.