Buckwheat vs. Sweet and sour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between buckwheat and sweet and sour
- Buckwheat is richer in fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, iron, and vitamin B5, while sweet, and sour is higher in manganese and vitamin C.
- Sweet and sour covers your daily sodium needs 16% more than buckwheat.
- Buckwheat has 27 times more fiber than sweet and sour. Buckwheat has 2.7g of fiber, while sweet, and sour has 0.1g.
- Buckwheat is lower in sodium.
- Sweet and sour has a higher glycemic index (70) than buckwheat (51).
Specific food types used in this comparison are Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked and Sauce, sweet and sour, ready-to-serve.
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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 | +281% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +84.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +577.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +900% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +450% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +42.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +88.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +105.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +402.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +286% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +45.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +850% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +737.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20% |
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:
0.27 g
Fats:
0.02 g
Carbs:
38.22 g
Water:
60.27 g
Other:
1.22 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1151.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3000% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +91.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +183.7% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 4mg | 371mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.403mg | 0.761mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0.1g | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 8.7mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 8mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 70mg | 7mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.21mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.146mg | 0.079mg | 7% |
| Protein | 3.38g | 0.27g | 6% |
| Carbs | 19.94g | 38.22g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.359mg | 0.093mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.94mg | 0.187mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.61mg | 0.09mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 0.4µg | 3% |
| Calories | 92kcal | 150kcal | 3% |
| Choline | 20.1mg | 2.4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.053mg | 2% |
| Folate | 14µg | 8µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.019mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.134g | 0g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.188g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.048mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.62g | 0.02g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 17.24g | 38.12g | N/A |
| Calcium | 7mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 99mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 18.75g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.188g | 0g | 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% |
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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%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet and sour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.134g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet and sour is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 367mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Buckwheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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 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.