Butter vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between butter and buckwheat
- Butter has more vitamin A, vitamin E, and vitamin B12; however, buckwheat is higher in manganese, copper, magnesium, fiber, and iron.
- Butter covers your daily saturated fat needs 252% more than buckwheat.
- The glycemic index of buckwheat is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Butter, without salt and Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +242.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +2450% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +266.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3900% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +812.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +577.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +191.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +9975% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +120% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2477.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +268.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2138.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +226.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2466.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +366.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +12982.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +297.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +33133.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +321.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +975% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12362.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1501.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 50.489g | 0.134g | 229% |
| Fats | 81.11g | 0.62g | 124% |
| Vitamin A | 684µg | 0µg | 76% |
| Cholesterol | 215mg | 0mg | 72% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.43g | 0.188g | 58% |
| Calories | 717kcal | 92kcal | 31% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.01g | 0.188g | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.004mg | 0.403mg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 2.32mg | 0.09mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.016mg | 0.146mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 2mg | 51mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.7g | 11% |
| Iron | 0.02mg | 0.8mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 0.06g | 19.94g | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.17µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 24mg | 70mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.003mg | 0.077mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.042mg | 0.94mg | 6% |
| Protein | 0.85g | 3.38g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.11mg | 0.359mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.09mg | 0.61mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 7µg | 1.9µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.005mg | 0.04mg | 3% |
| Folate | 3µg | 14µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 88mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 2.2µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 0.06g | 17.24g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.06g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Sodium | 11mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Choline | 18.8mg | 20.1mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.038mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.051mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.083mg | 0.212mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.041mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.057mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.023mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.315g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.166g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
26%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buckwheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 215mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 50.355g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Buckwheat is relatively richer in minerals
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.