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Buckwheat flour, whole-groat vs. Rye flour, dark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Buckwheat flour, whole-groat and Rye flour, dark

  • Buckwheat flour, whole-groat has more Magnesium, and Vitamin B3, however, Rye flour, dark has more Manganese, Fiber, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin E, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Rye flour, dark is 175% higher.
  • Rye flour, dark has 2 times less Magnesium than Buckwheat flour, whole-groat. Buckwheat flour, whole-groat has 251mg of Magnesium, while Rye flour, dark has 160mg.

Food types used in this article are Buckwheat flour, whole-groat and Rye flour, dark.

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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 179% 12% 51% 152% 172% 85% 144% 1.4% 265% 31%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 114% 11% 63% 186% 187% 137% 214% 0.26% 791% 98%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +56.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.3%
Contains more IronIron +22.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +61.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +198.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +215.8%
~equal in Calcium ~37mg
~equal in Copper ~0.56mg

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% 6.4% 0% 104% 44% 115% 26% 134% 0% 18% 41% 30%
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% 0.66% 55% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 102% 0% 15% 25% 17%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +18.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +63.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +753.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +230.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 3% 71% 11% 3%
Protein: 12.62 g
Fats: 3.1 g
Carbs: 70.59 g
Water: 11.15 g
Other: 2.54 g
16% 2% 69% 11% 2%
Protein: 15.91 g
Fats: 2.22 g
Carbs: 68.63 g
Water: 10.75 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more FatsFats +39.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.1%
~equal in Carbs ~68.63g
~equal in Water ~10.75g
~equal in Other ~2.49g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.677 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.949 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.949 g
17% 18% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.269 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.284 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.046 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +234.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -60.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.7 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
78% 9% 10% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.8 g
Glucose: 0.22 g
Fructose: 0.23 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Sucrose ~1.8g
~equal in Lactose ~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 flour, whole-groat Rye flour, dark
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buckwheat flour, whole-groat Rye flour, dark Opinion
Calories 335kcal 325kcal Buckwheat flour, whole-groat
Protein 12.62g 15.91g Rye flour, dark
Fats 3.1g 2.22g Buckwheat flour, whole-groat
Net carbs 60.59g 44.83g Buckwheat flour, whole-groat
Carbs 70.59g 68.63g Buckwheat flour, whole-groat
Magnesium 251mg 160mg Buckwheat flour, whole-groat
Calcium 41mg 37mg Buckwheat flour, whole-groat
Potassium 577mg 717mg Rye flour, dark
Iron 4.06mg 4.97mg Rye flour, dark
Sugar 2.6g 2.31g Rye flour, dark
Fiber 10g 23.8g Rye flour, dark
Copper 0.515mg 0.56mg Rye flour, dark
Zinc 3.12mg 5.04mg Rye flour, dark
Phosphorus 337mg 499mg Rye flour, dark
Sodium 11mg 2mg Rye flour, dark
Vitamin A 0IU 11IU Rye flour, dark
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Rye flour, dark
Vitamin E 0.32mg 2.73mg Rye flour, dark
Manganese 2.03mg 6.062mg Rye flour, dark
Selenium 5.7µg 18µg Rye flour, dark
Vitamin B1 0.417mg 0.316mg Buckwheat flour, whole-groat
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.251mg Rye flour, dark
Vitamin B3 6.15mg 4.27mg Buckwheat flour, whole-groat
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 1.456mg Rye flour, dark
Vitamin B6 0.582mg 0.443mg Buckwheat flour, whole-groat
Vitamin K 7µg 5.9µg Buckwheat flour, whole-groat
Folate 54µg 33µg Buckwheat flour, whole-groat
Choline 54.2mg 30.4mg Buckwheat flour, whole-groat
Saturated Fat 0.677g 0.269g Rye flour, dark
Monounsaturated Fat 0.949g 0.284g Buckwheat flour, whole-groat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.949g 1.046g Rye flour, dark
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0.18mg Buckwheat flour, whole-groat
Threonine 0.482mg 0.49mg Rye flour, dark
Isoleucine 0.474mg 0.353mg Buckwheat flour, whole-groat
Leucine 0.792mg 0.857mg Rye flour, dark
Lysine 0.64mg 0.338mg Buckwheat flour, whole-groat
Methionine 0.164mg 0.199mg Rye flour, dark
Phenylalanine 0.495mg 0.646mg Rye flour, dark
Valine 0.646mg 0.498mg Buckwheat flour, whole-groat
Histidine 0.294mg 0.233mg Buckwheat flour, whole-groat
Fructose 0.23g Rye flour, dark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Buckwheat flour, whole-groat Rye flour, dark
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
40%
Buckwheat flour, whole-groat
40%
Rye flour, dark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
109%
Buckwheat flour, whole-groat
180%
Rye flour, dark

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rye flour, dark
Rye flour, dark is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye flour, dark
Rye flour, dark contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rye flour, dark
Rye flour, dark is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.408g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rye flour, dark
Rye flour, dark is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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 flour, whole-groat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170687/nutrients
  2. Rye flour, dark - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168885/nutrients

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

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