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Buckwheat vs. Wheat flour, whole-grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between buckwheat and wheat flour, whole-grain

  • Wheat flour, whole-grain is richer than buckwheat in manganese, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, iron, fiber, copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and magnesium.
  • Wheat flour, whole-grain covers your daily manganese needs 159% more than buckwheat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked and Wheat flour, whole-grain.

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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 98% 10% 32% 135% 137% 71% 153% 0.26% 530% 337%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +168.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +385.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +312.5%
Contains more IronIron +350%
Contains more CopperCopper +180.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +326.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +410%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +909.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2709.1%

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 0% 0% 14% 0% 126% 38% 93% 36% 94% 0% 4.8% 33% 17%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +688.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1155%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +323.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +427.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +428.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +214.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +55.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.9µg

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
13% 3% 72% 11%
Protein: 13.21 g
Fats: 2.5 g
Carbs: 71.97 g
Water: 10.74 g
Other: 1.58 g
Contains more WaterWater +604.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +290.8%
Contains more FatsFats +303.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +260.9%
Contains more OtherOther +267.4%

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
23% 15% 62%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.283 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.167 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +50.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +520.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
99%
Starch: 57.77 g
Sucrose: 0.36 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +100%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0.36g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buckwheat Wheat flour, whole-grain DV% diff.
Manganese 0.403mg 4.067mg 159%
Selenium 2.2µg 61.8µg 108%
Phosphorus 70mg 357mg 41%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.502mg 39%
Iron 0.8mg 3.6mg 35%
Fiber 2.7g 10.7g 32%
Copper 0.146mg 0.41mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.407mg 25%
Vitamin B3 0.94mg 4.957mg 25%
Starch 57.77g 24%
Magnesium 51mg 137mg 20%
Protein 3.38g 13.21g 20%
Zinc 0.61mg 2.6mg 18%
Carbs 19.94g 71.97g 17%
Calories 92kcal 340kcal 12%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.165mg 10%
Potassium 88mg 363mg 8%
Folate 14µg 44µg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.188g 1.167g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.359mg 0.603mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.71mg 4%
Calcium 7mg 34mg 3%
Fats 0.62g 2.5g 3%
Choline 20.1mg 31.2mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.134g 0.43g 1%
Net carbs 17.24g 61.27g N/A
Sugar 0.9g 0.41g N/A
Sodium 4mg 2mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 1.9µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.188g 0.283g 0%
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.174mg 0%
Threonine 0.129mg 0.367mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.127mg 0.443mg 0%
Leucine 0.212mg 0.898mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 0.359mg 0%
Methionine 0.044mg 0.228mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.682mg 0%
Valine 0.173mg 0.564mg 0%
Histidine 0.079mg 0.357mg 0%
Fructose 0.1g 0.05g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Buckwheat Wheat flour, whole-grain
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
35%
Wheat flour, whole-grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Buckwheat
150%
Wheat flour, whole-grain

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat flour, whole-grain
Wheat flour, whole-grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat flour, whole-grain
Wheat flour, whole-grain contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat flour, whole-grain
Wheat flour, whole-grain is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat flour, whole-grain
Wheat flour, whole-grain is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat flour, whole-grain
Wheat flour, whole-grain is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat flour, whole-grain
Wheat flour, whole-grain is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.296g)
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. Wheat flour, whole-grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168893/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.