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Crab vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Crab and Buckwheat

  • Crab is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, Selenium, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin E , however, Buckwheat is richer in Manganese.
  • Crab's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 139% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned 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.
Crab
Crab
6
:
4
Buckwheat
Buckwheat
Contains more Calcium +1200%
Contains more Phosphorus +234.3%
Contains more Potassium +194.3%
Contains more Zinc +524.6%
Contains more Copper +457.5%
Contains more Selenium +1850%
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains more Magnesium +41.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Manganese +444.6%
Crab
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 19% 26% 101% 23% 74% 104% 272% 10% 234%
Buckwheat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 30% 37% 30% 8% 1% 17% 49% 53% 12%
Contains more Calcium +1200%
Contains more Phosphorus +234.3%
Contains more Potassium +194.3%
Contains more Zinc +524.6%
Contains more Copper +457.5%
Contains more Selenium +1850%
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains more Magnesium +41.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Manganese +444.6%

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.
Crab
Crab
9
:
2
Buckwheat
Buckwheat
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1944.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +138.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +192.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +177.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +102.6%
Contains more Folate +264.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +533.3%
Crab
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 37% 0% 11% 6% 22% 52% 60% 36% 39% 417% 1%
Buckwheat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 10% 9% 18% 22% 18% 11% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1944.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +138.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +192.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +177.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +102.6%
Contains more Folate +264.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +533.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab
Crab
4
:
1
Buckwheat
Buckwheat
Contains more Protein +429%
Contains more Fats +19.4%
Contains more Other +293%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 75.63
Crab
18% 80% 2%
Protein: 17.88 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.69 g
Other: 1.69 g
Buckwheat
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 Protein +429%
Contains more Fats +19.4%
Contains more Other +293%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 75.63

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab
Crab
1
:
2
Buckwheat
Buckwheat
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.7%
Crab
34% 22% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.201 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.258 g
Buckwheat
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.188 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab Buckwheat Opinion
Net carbs 0g 17.24g Buckwheat
Protein 17.88g 3.38g Crab
Fats 0.74g 0.62g Crab
Carbs 0g 19.94g Buckwheat
Calories 83kcal 92kcal Buckwheat
Fructose 0g 0.1g Buckwheat
Sugar 0g 0.9g Crab
Fiber 0g 2.7g Buckwheat
Calcium 91mg 7mg Crab
Iron 0.5mg 0.8mg Buckwheat
Magnesium 36mg 51mg Buckwheat
Phosphorus 234mg 70mg Crab
Potassium 259mg 88mg Crab
Sodium 563mg 4mg Buckwheat
Zinc 3.81mg 0.61mg Crab
Copper 0.814mg 0.146mg Crab
Manganese 0.074mg 0.403mg Buckwheat
Selenium 42.9µg 2.2µg Crab
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Crab
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Crab
Vitamin E 1.84mg 0.09mg Crab
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0mg Crab
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.04mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.039mg Crab
Vitamin B3 2.747mg 0.94mg Crab
Vitamin B5 0.997mg 0.359mg Crab
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.077mg Crab
Folate 51µg 14µg Crab
Vitamin B12 3.33µg 0µg Crab
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.9µg Buckwheat
Tryptophan 0.226mg 0.049mg Crab
Threonine 0.727mg 0.129mg Crab
Isoleucine 0.776mg 0.127mg Crab
Leucine 1.307mg 0.212mg Crab
Lysine 1.386mg 0.172mg Crab
Methionine 0.452mg 0.044mg Crab
Phenylalanine 0.708mg 0.133mg Crab
Valine 0.806mg 0.173mg Crab
Histidine 0.393mg 0.079mg Crab
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg Buckwheat
Trans Fat 0.014g Buckwheat
Saturated Fat 0.201g 0.134g Buckwheat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.067g 0g Crab
Omega-3 - EPA 0.101g 0g Crab
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Crab
Monounsaturated Fat 0.129g 0.188g Buckwheat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.258g 0.188g Crab
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Crab

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crab Buckwheat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
56%
Crab
8%
Buckwheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Crab
24%
Buckwheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab
Crab is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab
Crab is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab
Crab is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab
Crab is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 559mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.067g)
Which food is cheaper?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is cheaper (difference - $9.6)

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. Crab - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171966/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.