Buckwheat vs. Rice, brown, medium-grain, cooked — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between buckwheat and rice, brown, medium-grain, cooked
- Buckwheat is higher in copper; however, rice, brown, medium-grain, cooked is richer in manganese, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1.
- Rice, brown, medium-grain, cooked's daily need coverage for manganese is 30% higher.
- Buckwheat has 2 times more copper than rice, brown, medium-grain, cooked. While buckwheat has 0.146mg of copper, rice, brown, medium-grain, cooked has only 0.081mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked and Rice, brown, medium-grain, cooked.
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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 | +15.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +50.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +80.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +42.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +172.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +225% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +250% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +155% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +41.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +93.5% |
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:
2.32 g
Fats:
0.83 g
Carbs:
23.51 g
Water:
72.96 g
Other:
0.38 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17.9% |
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Water
~72.96g
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
0.165 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.296 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -18.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +59.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +57.4% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.403mg | 1.097mg | 30% |
| Copper | 0.146mg | 0.081mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.149mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.102mg | 5% |
| Choline | 20.1mg | 4% | |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 1.8g | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 4% | |
| Folate | 14µg | 4µg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.53mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.012mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 44mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.94mg | 1.33mg | 2% |
| Protein | 3.38g | 2.32g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.188g | 0.296g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.359mg | 0.392mg | 1% |
| Calories | 92kcal | 112kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 19.94g | 23.51g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 70mg | 77mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.62g | 0.83g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 17.24g | 21.71g | N/A |
| Calcium | 7mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 79mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.9g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.61mg | 0.62mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.134g | 0.165g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.188g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.129mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.127mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.212mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.172mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.044mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0.119mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.173mg | 0.136mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.079mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0% |
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice, brown, medium-grain, cooked is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice, brown, medium-grain, cooked contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rice, brown, medium-grain, cooked is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice, brown, medium-grain, cooked is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.031g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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