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Buckwheat vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Buckwheat and Shrimp

  • Buckwheat is higher in Manganese, however, Shrimp is richer in Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, Calcium, and Potassium.
  • Shrimp's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 63% higher.
  • Buckwheat has 12 times more Manganese than Shrimp. While Buckwheat has 0.403mg of Manganese, Shrimp has only 0.033mg.
  • Buckwheat has less Sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked and Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen).

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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.
Buckwheat
Buckwheat
5
:
5
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Iron +56.9%
Contains more Magnesium +30.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Manganese +1121.2%
Contains more Calcium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +238.6%
Contains more Potassium +194.3%
Contains more Zinc +168.9%
Contains more Copper +159.6%
Buckwheat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 30% 37% 30% 8% 1% 17% 49% 53% 12%
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Contains more Iron +56.9%
Contains more Magnesium +30.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Manganese +1121.2%
Contains more Calcium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +238.6%
Contains more Potassium +194.3%
Contains more Zinc +168.9%
Contains more Copper +159.6%

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.
Buckwheat
Buckwheat
12
:
0
Shrimp
Shrimp
Buckwheat
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%
Shrimp
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Buckwheat
Buckwheat
3
:
2
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Fats +121.4%
Contains more Carbs +9870%
Contains more Protein +609.5%
Contains more Other +181.4%
Equal in Water - 74.33
Buckwheat
3% 20% 76%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 19.94 g
Water: 75.63 g
Other: 0.43 g
Shrimp
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more Fats +121.4%
Contains more Carbs +9870%
Contains more Protein +609.5%
Contains more Other +181.4%
Equal in Water - 74.33

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Buckwheat
Buckwheat
2
:
1
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +291.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +138%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.2%
Buckwheat
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.188 g
Shrimp
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +291.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +138%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buckwheat Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 17.24g 0.2g Buckwheat
Protein 3.38g 23.98g Shrimp
Fats 0.62g 0.28g Buckwheat
Carbs 19.94g 0.2g Buckwheat
Calories 92kcal 99kcal Shrimp
Fructose 0.1g Buckwheat
Sugar 0.9g Shrimp
Fiber 2.7g Buckwheat
Calcium 7mg 70mg Shrimp
Iron 0.8mg 0.51mg Buckwheat
Magnesium 51mg 39mg Buckwheat
Phosphorus 70mg 237mg Shrimp
Potassium 88mg 259mg Shrimp
Sodium 4mg 111mg Buckwheat
Zinc 0.61mg 1.64mg Shrimp
Copper 0.146mg 0.379mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.403mg 0.033mg Buckwheat
Selenium 2.2µg Buckwheat
Vitamin E 0.09mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B1 0.04mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B2 0.039mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B3 0.94mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B5 0.359mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B6 0.077mg Buckwheat
Folate 14µg Buckwheat
Vitamin K 1.9µg Buckwheat
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
Cholesterol 0mg 189mg Buckwheat
Trans Fat 0.002g Buckwheat
Saturated Fat 0.134g 0.056g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.188g 0.048g Buckwheat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.188g 0.079g Buckwheat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g Shrimp
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Buckwheat Shrimp
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
0%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Buckwheat
38%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.078g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175180/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.