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Corned beef vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between corned beef and buckwheat?

  • Corned beef is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6, yet buckwheat is higher in manganese.
  • Corned beef's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 68% more.
  • The glycemic index of corned beef is lower.

We used Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked types in this article.

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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 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 2.1% 7.8% 30% 49% 17% 30% 0.52% 53% 12%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +64.8%
Contains more IronIron +132.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +650.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1390.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +325%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1731.8%
~equal in Copper ~0.146mg

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% 3.2% 1.5% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
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% 1.8% 0% 10% 9% 18% 22% 18% 0% 4.8% 11% 11%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +335.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +222.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +198.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +244.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +26.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
3% 20% 76%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 19.94 g
Water: 75.63 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +437.6%
Contains more FatsFats +2961.3%
Contains more OtherOther +502.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4142.6%
Contains more WaterWater +26.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 57% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 g
26% 37% 37%
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 +4804.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +256.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corned beef Buckwheat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Buckwheat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0µg 68%
Selenium 32.8µg 2.2µg 56%
Sodium 973mg 4mg 42%
Zinc 4.58mg 0.61mg 36%
Cholesterol 98mg 0mg 33%
Protein 18.17g 3.38g 30%
Fats 18.98g 0.62g 28%
Saturated fat 6.34g 0.134g 28%
Monounsaturated fat 9.22g 0.188g 23%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.403mg 17%
Iron 1.86mg 0.8mg 13%
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 0.94mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.077mg 12%
Fiber 0g 2.7g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.039mg 10%
Choline 69.2mg 20.1mg 9%
Magnesium 12mg 51mg 9%
Phosphorus 125mg 70mg 8%
Calories 251kcal 92kcal 8%
Carbs 0.47g 19.94g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 0.188g 3%
Folate 6µg 14µg 2%
Potassium 145mg 88mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.04mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.359mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Copper 0.154mg 0.146mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 0.47g 17.24g N/A
Calcium 8mg 7mg 0%
Sugar 0g 0.9g N/A
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.09mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1.9µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.049mg 0%
Threonine 0.726mg 0.129mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0.127mg 0%
Leucine 1.445mg 0.212mg 0%
Lysine 1.536mg 0.172mg 0%
Methionine 0.473mg 0.044mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.133mg 0%
Valine 0.901mg 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 0.58mg 0.079mg 0%
Fructose 0.1g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corned beef Buckwheat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
33%
Corned beef
8%
Buckwheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
24%
Buckwheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corned beef
Corned beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corned beef
Corned beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 969mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.206g)

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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/nutrients
  2. Buckwheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170686/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.