Cod vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between cod and buckwheat
- Cod has more vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and potassium; however, buckwheat is higher in manganese, copper, and fiber.
- Cod covers your daily vitamin B5 needs 3053% more than buckwheat.
- Buckwheat has less cholesterol.
- The glycemic index of buckwheat is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw 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 | +128.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +369.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +190% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1404.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +59.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +110.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +421.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2586.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +611.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +90% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +119.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +42518.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +218.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +224.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1800% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +426.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +43.3% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.62g
~equal in
Water
~75.63g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +22.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +100% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.134g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 153mg | 0.359mg | 3053% |
| Selenium | 33.1µg | 2.2µg | 56% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.91µg | 0µg | 38% |
| Protein | 17.81g | 3.38g | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 203mg | 70mg | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.403mg | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 0mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.028mg | 0.146mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.245mg | 0.077mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.7g | 11% |
| Potassium | 413mg | 88mg | 10% |
| Choline | 65.2mg | 20.1mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 0g | 19.94g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.063mg | 0.94mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.8mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 51mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 36IU | 0IU | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.9µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.64mg | 0.09mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.076mg | 0.04mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 1.9µg | 2% |
| Folate | 7µg | 14µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.065mg | 0.039mg | 2% |
| Calories | 82kcal | 92kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.45mg | 0.61mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.67g | 0.62g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 17.24g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.131g | 0.134g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.094g | 0.188g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.231g | 0.188g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.199mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.781mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.821mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.447mg | 0.212mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.635mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.527mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.695mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.917mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.524mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.064g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.12g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0g | 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
731%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Cod is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cod is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buckwheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.