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Buckwheat vs. Tofu yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Buckwheat and Tofu yogurt?

  • Buckwheat is richer in Fiber, and Copper, yet Tofu yogurt is richer in Selenium, Calcium, Choline, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Tofu yogurt's daily need coverage for Selenium is 20% higher.
  • Buckwheat has 14 times more Fiber than Tofu yogurt. Buckwheat has 2.7g of Fiber, while Tofu yogurt has 0.2g.

We used Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked and Tofu yogurt types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 2.1% 7.8% 30% 49% 17% 30% 0.52% 53% 12%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 35% 4.1% 40% 25% 8.5% 16% 4.6% 0% 71%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +94.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +96.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +84.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1585.7%
Contains more IronIron +32.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +490.9%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 1.8% 0% 10% 9% 18% 22% 18% 0% 4.8% 11% 11%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 8.3% 2% 6.2% 0% 15% 4.6% 4.5% 0% 4.6% 0% 8.8% 4.5% 26%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +291.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +285%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +84.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +140.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 20% 76%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 19.94 g
Water: 75.63 g
Other: 0.43 g
4% 2% 16% 78%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 15.96 g
Water: 77.5 g
Other: 1.24 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.9%
Contains more FatsFats +190.3%
Contains more OtherOther +188.4%
~equal in Protein ~3.5g
~equal in Water ~77.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.188 g
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.017 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -48.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +112.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +441%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buckwheat Tofu yogurt Opinion
Calories 92kcal 94kcal Tofu yogurt
Protein 3.38g 3.5g Tofu yogurt
Fats 0.62g 1.8g Tofu yogurt
Vitamin C 0mg 2.5mg Tofu yogurt
Net carbs 17.24g 15.76g Buckwheat
Carbs 19.94g 15.96g Buckwheat
Magnesium 51mg 40mg Buckwheat
Calcium 7mg 118mg Tofu yogurt
Potassium 88mg 47mg Buckwheat
Iron 0.8mg 1.06mg Tofu yogurt
Sugar 0.9g 1.24g Buckwheat
Fiber 2.7g 0.2g Buckwheat
Copper 0.146mg 0.075mg Buckwheat
Zinc 0.61mg 0.31mg Buckwheat
Phosphorus 70mg 38mg Buckwheat
Sodium 4mg 35mg Buckwheat
Vitamin A 0IU 33IU Tofu yogurt
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Tofu yogurt
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.31mg Tofu yogurt
Manganese 0.403mg Buckwheat
Selenium 2.2µg 13µg Tofu yogurt
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.06mg Tofu yogurt
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.02mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B3 0.94mg 0.24mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B5 0.359mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.02mg Buckwheat
Vitamin K 1.9µg 3.5µg Tofu yogurt
Folate 14µg 6µg Buckwheat
Choline 20.1mg 48.4mg Tofu yogurt
Saturated Fat 0.134g 0.259g Buckwheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.188g 0.4g Tofu yogurt
Polyunsaturated fat 0.188g 1.017g Tofu yogurt
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
Fructose 0.1g Buckwheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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%
Buckwheat
7%
Tofu yogurt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Buckwheat
23%
Tofu yogurt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu yogurt
Tofu yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu yogurt
Tofu yogurt is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.125g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Tofu yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167722/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.