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Buckwheat vs. Walnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Buckwheat and Walnut

  • Buckwheat has less Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Folate.
  • Walnut covers your daily Copper needs 160% more than Buckwheat.
  • Buckwheat has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked and Nuts, walnuts, english.

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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.
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10
Walnut
Contains more Calcium +1300%
Contains more Iron +263.8%
Contains more Magnesium +209.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +394.3%
Contains more Potassium +401.1%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +406.6%
Contains more Copper +986.3%
Contains more Manganese +747.1%
Contains more Selenium +122.7%
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 30% 110% 113% 149% 39% 1% 85% 529% 446% 27%
Contains more Calcium +1300%
Contains more Iron +263.8%
Contains more Magnesium +209.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +394.3%
Contains more Potassium +401.1%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +406.6%
Contains more Copper +986.3%
Contains more Manganese +747.1%
Contains more Selenium +122.7%

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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10
Walnut
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +677.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +752.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +597.4%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin K +42.1%
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 2% 14% 0% 5% 86% 35% 22% 35% 124% 74% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +677.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +752.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +597.4%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin K +42.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +45.4%
Contains more Water +1758.2%
Contains more Protein +350.6%
Contains more Fats +10417.7%
Contains more Other +314%
3% 20% 76%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 19.94 g
Water: 75.63 g
Other: 0.43 g
15% 65% 14% 4% 2%
Protein: 15.23 g
Fats: 65.21 g
Carbs: 13.71 g
Water: 4.07 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more Carbs +45.4%
Contains more Water +1758.2%
Contains more Protein +350.6%
Contains more Fats +10417.7%
Contains more Other +314%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4651.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24992.6%
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.188 g
10% 14% 76%
Saturated Fat: 6.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.933 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 47.174 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4651.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24992.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +150%
Contains more Fructose +11.1%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +507.5%
Equal in Fructose - 0.09
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
2% 91% 3% 3%
Starch: 0.06 g
Sucrose: 2.43 g
Glucose: 0.08 g
Fructose: 0.09 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +150%
Contains more Fructose +11.1%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +507.5%
Equal in Fructose - 0.09

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buckwheat Walnut Opinion
Net carbs 17.24g 7.01g Buckwheat
Protein 3.38g 15.23g Walnut
Fats 0.62g 65.21g Walnut
Carbs 19.94g 13.71g Buckwheat
Calories 92kcal 654kcal Walnut
Starch 0.06g Walnut
Fructose 0.1g 0.09g Buckwheat
Sugar 0.9g 2.61g Buckwheat
Fiber 2.7g 6.7g Walnut
Calcium 7mg 98mg Walnut
Iron 0.8mg 2.91mg Walnut
Magnesium 51mg 158mg Walnut
Phosphorus 70mg 346mg Walnut
Potassium 88mg 441mg Walnut
Sodium 4mg 2mg Walnut
Zinc 0.61mg 3.09mg Walnut
Copper 0.146mg 1.586mg Walnut
Manganese 0.403mg 3.414mg Walnut
Selenium 2.2µg 4.9µg Walnut
Vitamin A 0IU 20IU Walnut
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Walnut
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.7mg Walnut
Vitamin C 0mg 1.3mg Walnut
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.341mg Walnut
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.15mg Walnut
Vitamin B3 0.94mg 1.125mg Walnut
Vitamin B5 0.359mg 0.57mg Walnut
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.537mg Walnut
Folate 14µg 98µg Walnut
Vitamin K 1.9µg 2.7µg Walnut
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.17mg Walnut
Threonine 0.129mg 0.596mg Walnut
Isoleucine 0.127mg 0.625mg Walnut
Leucine 0.212mg 1.17mg Walnut
Lysine 0.172mg 0.424mg Walnut
Methionine 0.044mg 0.236mg Walnut
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.711mg Walnut
Valine 0.173mg 0.753mg Walnut
Histidine 0.079mg 0.391mg Walnut
Saturated Fat 0.134g 6.126g Buckwheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.188g 8.933g Walnut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.188g 47.174g Walnut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Buckwheat Walnut
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
33%
Walnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Buckwheat
152%
Walnut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.71g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.992g)
Which food is cheaper?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Walnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170187/nutrients

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

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