Buckwheat vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between buckwheat and shortbread
- Buckwheat has more magnesium; however, shortbread is richer in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin E, vitamin B3, and vitamin K.
- Shortbread's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 40% more.
- Buckwheat contains 4 times more magnesium than shortbread. Buckwheat contains 51mg of magnesium, while shortbread contains 14mg.
- Buckwheat contains less saturated fat.
- Shortbread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shortbread is 64, while the glycemic index of buckwheat is 51.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.
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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 | +264.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +62.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +24.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +85.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +272.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +181.8% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +11.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +2133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2611.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +782.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +705.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +248.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +478.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +478.6% |
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:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +2000.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +58.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4129% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +219.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +139.5% |
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
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3468.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4328.7% |
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:
40.47 g
Sucrose:
20.99 g
Glucose:
0.36 g
Fructose:
0.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +5147.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +80% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +200% |
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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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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.188g | 8.326g | 54% |
| Fats | 0.62g | 26.22g | 39% |
| Saturated fat | 0.134g | 8.105g | 36% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 2.98mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.353mg | 26% |
| Calories | 92kcal | 514kcal | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.314mg | 21% |
| Folate | 14µg | 81µg | 17% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.188g | 6.708g | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 2.44mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 353mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 19.94g | 63.78g | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.94mg | 3.275mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 14mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 11µg | 8% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 6.2µg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.146mg | 0.09mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 1.3g | 6% |
| Protein | 3.38g | 5.37g | 4% |
| Choline | 20.1mg | 0.9mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 70mg | 66mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.61mg | 0.49mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.359mg | 0.321mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 17.24g | 62.48g | N/A |
| Potassium | 88mg | 88mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 21.65g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.403mg | 0.393mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.714g | N/A | |
| 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 | 0.3g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 349mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.971g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Buckwheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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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