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Buckwheat vs. Tomato juice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Buckwheat and Tomato juice?

  • Buckwheat is richer in Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Iron, yet Tomato juice is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B1.
  • Tomato juice's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 78% higher.
  • Buckwheat has 7 times more Fiber than Tomato juice. Buckwheat has 2.7g of Fiber, while Tomato juice has 0.4g.

We used Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked and Tomato juice, canned, without salt added 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.
Contains more Iron +105.1%
Contains more Magnesium +363.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +268.4%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +454.5%
Contains more Copper +247.6%
Contains more Manganese +492.6%
Contains more Selenium +340%
Contains more Calcium +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +146.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 30% 37% 30% 8% 1% 17% 49% 53% 12%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 15% 8% 9% 20% 2% 3% 14% 9% 3%
Contains more Iron +105.1%
Contains more Magnesium +363.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +268.4%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +454.5%
Contains more Copper +247.6%
Contains more Manganese +492.6%
Contains more Selenium +340%
Contains more Calcium +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +146.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +21.1%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.07
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 7% 0% 234% 25% 18% 13% 0% 17% 15% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +21.1%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.07

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +297.6%
Contains more Fats +113.8%
Contains more Carbs +464.9%
Contains more Water +24.6%
Contains more Other +153.5%
3% 20% 76%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 19.94 g
Water: 75.63 g
Other: 0.43 g
4% 94%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.29 g
Carbs: 3.53 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 1.09 g
Contains more Protein +297.6%
Contains more Fats +113.8%
Contains more Carbs +464.9%
Contains more Water +24.6%
Contains more Other +153.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3660%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +596.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.8%
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.188 g
37% 10% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.027 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3660%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +596.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +525%
Contains more Fructose +1230%
57% 29% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.1 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
48% 52%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.25 g
Fructose: 1.33 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +525%
Contains more Fructose +1230%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buckwheat Tomato juice Opinion
Net carbs 17.24g 3.13g Buckwheat
Protein 3.38g 0.85g Buckwheat
Fats 0.62g 0.29g Buckwheat
Carbs 19.94g 3.53g Buckwheat
Calories 92kcal 17kcal Buckwheat
Fructose 0.1g 1.33g Tomato juice
Sugar 0.9g 2.58g Buckwheat
Fiber 2.7g 0.4g Buckwheat
Calcium 7mg 10mg Tomato juice
Iron 0.8mg 0.39mg Buckwheat
Magnesium 51mg 11mg Buckwheat
Phosphorus 70mg 19mg Buckwheat
Potassium 88mg 217mg Tomato juice
Sodium 4mg 10mg Buckwheat
Zinc 0.61mg 0.11mg Buckwheat
Copper 0.146mg 0.042mg Buckwheat
Manganese 0.403mg 0.068mg Buckwheat
Selenium 2.2µg 0.5µg Buckwheat
Vitamin A 0IU 450IU Tomato juice
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 23µg Tomato juice
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.32mg Tomato juice
Vitamin C 0mg 70.1mg Tomato juice
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.1mg Tomato juice
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.078mg Tomato juice
Vitamin B3 0.94mg 0.673mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B5 0.359mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.07mg Buckwheat
Folate 14µg 20µg Tomato juice
Vitamin K 1.9µg 2.3µg Tomato juice
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.006mg Buckwheat
Threonine 0.129mg 0.026mg Buckwheat
Isoleucine 0.127mg 0.017mg Buckwheat
Leucine 0.212mg 0.024mg Buckwheat
Lysine 0.172mg 0.026mg Buckwheat
Methionine 0.044mg 0.005mg Buckwheat
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.026mg Buckwheat
Valine 0.173mg 0.017mg Buckwheat
Histidine 0.079mg 0.014mg Buckwheat
Saturated Fat 0.134g 0.019g Tomato juice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.188g 0.005g Buckwheat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.188g 0.027g Buckwheat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.022g Tomato juice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.005g Tomato juice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Buckwheat Tomato juice
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
30%
Tomato juice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Buckwheat
8%
Tomato juice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato juice
Tomato juice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.115g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato juice
Tomato juice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato juice
Tomato juice is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato juice
Tomato juice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Tomato juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170545/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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