Corn chips vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between corn chips and buckwheat
- The amount of vitamin E, phosphorus, calcium, selenium, vitamin B6, zinc, and fiber in corn chips is higher than in buckwheat.
- Corn chips cover your daily need for vitamin E, 48% more than buckwheat.
- Corn chips contain 129 times more sodium than buckwheat. While corn chips contain 514mg of sodium, buckwheat contains only 4mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +41.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1871.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +63.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +50% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +111.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +177.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +245.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +44.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +21% |
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 | +7933.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +17.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +116.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +231.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +88.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +66.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.17 g
Fats:
33.36 g
Carbs:
56.9 g
Water:
1.07 g
Other:
2.5 g
Protein:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.62 g
Carbs:
19.94 g
Water:
75.63 g
Other:
0.43 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +82.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5280.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +185.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +481.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +6968.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.331 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
16.438 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.134 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.188 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4758.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +8643.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
51.36 g
Sucrose:
0.27 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0.1 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +48.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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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 price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 16.438g | 0.188g | 108% |
| Fats | 33.36g | 0.62g | 50% |
| Vitamin E | 7.23mg | 0.09mg | 48% |
| Calories | 538kcal | 92kcal | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.134g | 0.188g | 22% |
| Sodium | 514mg | 4mg | 22% |
| Starch | 51.36g | 21% | |
| Saturated fat | 4.331g | 0.134g | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 194mg | 70mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 7mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 56.9g | 19.94g | 12% |
| Selenium | 7.6µg | 2.2µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 0.077mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.29mg | 0.61mg | 6% |
| Protein | 6.17g | 3.38g | 6% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 0.8mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.101mg | 0.146mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 72mg | 51mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4g | 2.7g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 6.3µg | 1.9µg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.333mg | 0.403mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.078mg | 0.039mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 0.359mg | 3% |
| Folate | 8µg | 14µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 144mg | 88mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.842mg | 0.94mg | 1% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 20.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 52.9g | 17.24g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.088g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.046mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.246mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.235mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.803mg | 0.212mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.185mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.137mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.322mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.331mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.2mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.264g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 16.036g | N/A |
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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
21%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.63g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn chips is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 510mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.197g)
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.