Currant vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between currants and buckwheat
- Currants have more vitamin C, vitamin K, fiber, and potassium; however, buckwheat has more manganese, magnesium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for currants is 46% higher.
- Buckwheat has 6 times less vitamin K than currants. Currants have 11µg of vitamin K, while buckwheat has 1.9µg.
- Buckwheat has a higher glycemic index than currants.
Food types used in this article are Currants, red and white, 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 | +371.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +212.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +25% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +292.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +36.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +165.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +59.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +116.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +266.7% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +28.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +478.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +840% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +460.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +164.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +51.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +141.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +210% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +44.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +571.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +113.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +52.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1510% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +3430% |
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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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 41mg | 0mg | 46% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 51mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.186mg | 0.403mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 1.9µg | 8% |
| Potassium | 275mg | 88mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.064mg | 0.359mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4.3g | 2.7g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1mg | 0.94mg | 5% |
| Fructose | 3.53g | 0.1g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.146mg | 4% |
| Protein | 1.4g | 3.38g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 44mg | 70mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 0.8mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.61mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 7mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 2.2µg | 3% |
| Folate | 8µg | 14µg | 2% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 20.1mg | 2% |
| Calories | 56kcal | 92kcal | 2% |
| Carbs | 13.8g | 19.94g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.188g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.039mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.077mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.62g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.017g | 0.134g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.5g | 17.24g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.37g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Sodium | 1mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.028g | 0.188g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.129mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.212mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.172mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.173mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.079mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Currant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.117g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Currant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Currant is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.47g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Buckwheat is relatively richer in minerals
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.