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Buckwheat vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Buckwheat and Turmeric

  • The amount of Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin E , and Calcium in Turmeric is higher than in Buckwheat.
  • Turmeric covers your daily need of Manganese 843% more than Buckwheat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked and Spices, turmeric, ground.

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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 less Sodium -85.2%
Contains more Calcium +2300%
Contains more Iron +6775%
Contains more Magnesium +307.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +327.1%
Contains more Potassium +2263.6%
Contains more Zinc +637.7%
Contains more Copper +790.4%
Contains more Manganese +4813.2%
Contains more Selenium +181.8%
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 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Contains less Sodium -85.2%
Contains more Calcium +2300%
Contains more Iron +6775%
Contains more Magnesium +307.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +327.1%
Contains more Potassium +2263.6%
Contains more Zinc +637.7%
Contains more Copper +790.4%
Contains more Manganese +4813.2%
Contains more Selenium +181.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +4822.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +605.3%
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 0% 89% 0% 3% 15% 35% 26% 33% 25% 15% 0% 34%
Contains more Vitamin E +4822.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +605.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +488.6%
Contains more Protein +186.4%
Contains more Fats +424.2%
Contains more Carbs +236.7%
Contains more Other +1546.5%
3% 20% 76%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 19.94 g
Water: 75.63 g
Other: 0.43 g
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 g
Contains more Water +488.6%
Contains more Protein +186.4%
Contains more Fats +424.2%
Contains more Carbs +236.7%
Contains more Other +1546.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +138.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +302.1%
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.188 g
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +138.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +302.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +495%
Contains more Glucose +90%
Contains more Fructose +350%
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
74% 12% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.38 g
Glucose: 0.38 g
Fructose: 0.45 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +495%
Contains more Glucose +90%
Contains more Fructose +350%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buckwheat Turmeric Opinion
Net carbs 17.24g 44.44g Turmeric
Protein 3.38g 9.68g Turmeric
Fats 0.62g 3.25g Turmeric
Carbs 19.94g 67.14g Turmeric
Calories 92kcal 312kcal Turmeric
Fructose 0.1g 0.45g Turmeric
Sugar 0.9g 3.21g Buckwheat
Fiber 2.7g 22.7g Turmeric
Calcium 7mg 168mg Turmeric
Iron 0.8mg 55mg Turmeric
Magnesium 51mg 208mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 70mg 299mg Turmeric
Potassium 88mg 2080mg Turmeric
Sodium 4mg 27mg Buckwheat
Zinc 0.61mg 4.5mg Turmeric
Copper 0.146mg 1.3mg Turmeric
Manganese 0.403mg 19.8mg Turmeric
Selenium 2.2µg 6.2µg Turmeric
Vitamin E 0.09mg 4.43mg Turmeric
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Turmeric
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.058mg Turmeric
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.15mg Turmeric
Vitamin B3 0.94mg 1.35mg Turmeric
Vitamin B5 0.359mg 0.542mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.107mg Turmeric
Folate 14µg 20µg Turmeric
Vitamin K 1.9µg 13.4µg Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.17mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.129mg 0.33mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.127mg 0.47mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.212mg 0.81mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.172mg 0.38mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.044mg 0.14mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.53mg Turmeric
Valine 0.173mg 0.66mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.079mg 0.15mg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0.056g Buckwheat
Saturated Fat 0.134g 1.838g Buckwheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.188g 0.449g Turmeric
Polyunsaturated fat 0.188g 0.756g Turmeric
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Turmeric

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Buckwheat Turmeric
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
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Buckwheat
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.704g)
Which food is cheaper?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/nutrients

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

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