Butterbur vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between butterbur and wheat
- Butterbur is higher in potassium and calcium, yet wheat is higher in selenium, manganese, iron, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B3, copper, and magnesium.
- Wheat covers your daily selenium needs 56% more than butterbur.
- Butterbur contains 11 times more calcium than wheat. While butterbur contains 103mg of calcium, wheat contains only 9mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Butterbur, (fuki), raw and Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, 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 | +1044.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +299.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +242.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1660% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +101% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1050% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1125% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +275.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3444.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +37.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +375% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1052.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +45% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +114.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1364.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1975% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +664.5% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 31.9µg | 56% |
| Vitamin C | 31.5mg | 35% | |
| Manganese | 0.274mg | 1.03mg | 33% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1.76mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 12mg | 147mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 4.3g | 17% | |
| Zinc | 0.16mg | 1.84mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 655mg | 164mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 2.305mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.103mg | 0.207mg | 12% |
| Protein | 0.39g | 5.71g | 11% |
| Calcium | 103mg | 9mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 3.61g | 27.6g | 8% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 48mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.095mg | 6% |
| Calories | 14kcal | 132kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.096mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.243g | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.04g | 0.83g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.032mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 3.61g | 23.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.07g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 7mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Folate | 10µg | 11µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.077g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.084g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.051mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.172mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.432mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.161mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.3mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.267mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.147mg | 0% |
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
12%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
61%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterbur is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterbur contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Butterbur is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.077g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterbur is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterbur is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.