Buckwheat vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
Summary of differences between buckwheat and taco salad
- Buckwheat has more manganese, while taco salad has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, folate, zinc, and vitamin B5.
- Taco salad covers your daily need for sodium, 17% more than buckwheat.
- Buckwheat contains 2 times more manganese than taco salad. While buckwheat contains 0.403mg of manganese, taco salad contains only 0.167mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in buckwheat is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked and Fast foods, taco salad.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 | +96.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +29.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +141.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1285.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +138.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +43.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +123% |
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 KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +361.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +31.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +89.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +15.9% |
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:
6.68 g
Fats:
7.46 g
Carbs:
11.91 g
Water:
72.35 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +67.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +97.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1103.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +272.1% |
~equal in
Water
~72.35g
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
3.446 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.883 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1286.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +369.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Sodium | 4mg | 385mg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 0.134g | 3.446g | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.32µg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 11% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.18mg | 11% |
| Fats | 0.62g | 7.46g | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.403mg | 0.167mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 97mg | 9% |
| Protein | 3.38g | 6.68g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 22mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.61mg | 1.36mg | 7% |
| Folate | 14µg | 42µg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 26mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.359mg | 0.68mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.188g | 2.606g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.188g | 0.883g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.146mg | 0.113mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 210mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.15mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.11mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 19.94g | 11.91g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2% | |
| Calories | 92kcal | 141kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.8mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.94mg | 1.24mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 1% | |
| Choline | 20.1mg | 23.3mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 17.24g | 11.91g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.9g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 70mg | 72mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 2.2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.129mg | 0.254mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.127mg | 0.311mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.212mg | 0.549mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.172mg | 0.486mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.044mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0.277mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.173mg | 0.343mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.079mg | 0.201mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco salad is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buckwheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 381mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.312g)