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Edible mushroom vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Edible mushroom and Buckwheat

  • Edible mushroom is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Copper, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Potassium, while Buckwheat is higher in Manganese, Magnesium, and Fiber.
  • Edible mushroom covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 28% more than Buckwheat.
  • Edible mushroom has 4 times more Selenium than Buckwheat. Edible mushroom has 9.3µg of Selenium, while Buckwheat has 2.2µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mushrooms, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 0.9% 28% 19% 106% 14% 37% 0.65% 6.1% 51%
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 PotassiumPotassium +261.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +117.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +322.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +466.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +133.3%
Contains more IronIron +60%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +757.4%

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 7% 0% 0.2% 6% 20% 93% 68% 90% 24% 5% 0% 13% 9.4%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +930.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +283.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +317%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +800%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +16.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 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 WaterWater +22.2%
Contains more OtherOther +100%
Contains more FatsFats +82.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +511.7%
~equal in Protein ~3.38g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 76%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -62.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
90% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.48 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
57% 29% 14%
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 GlucoseGlucose +640%
Contains more FructoseFructose +70%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edible mushroom Buckwheat Opinion
Calories 22kcal 92kcal Buckwheat
Protein 3.09g 3.38g Buckwheat
Fats 0.34g 0.62g Buckwheat
Vitamin C 2.1mg 0mg Edible mushroom
Net carbs 2.26g 17.24g Buckwheat
Carbs 3.26g 19.94g Buckwheat
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU Edible mushroom
Magnesium 9mg 51mg Buckwheat
Calcium 3mg 7mg Buckwheat
Potassium 318mg 88mg Edible mushroom
Iron 0.5mg 0.8mg Buckwheat
Sugar 1.98g 0.9g Buckwheat
Fiber 1g 2.7g Buckwheat
Copper 0.318mg 0.146mg Edible mushroom
Zinc 0.52mg 0.61mg Buckwheat
Phosphorus 86mg 70mg Edible mushroom
Sodium 5mg 4mg Buckwheat
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.09mg Buckwheat
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Edible mushroom
Manganese 0.047mg 0.403mg Buckwheat
Selenium 9.3µg 2.2µg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.04mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B2 0.402mg 0.039mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B3 3.607mg 0.94mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B5 1.497mg 0.359mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 0.077mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Edible mushroom
Vitamin K 0µg 1.9µg Buckwheat
Folate 17µg 14µg Edible mushroom
Choline 17.3mg 20.1mg Buckwheat
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0.134g Edible mushroom
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.188g Buckwheat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 0.188g Buckwheat
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.049mg Buckwheat
Threonine 0.107mg 0.129mg Buckwheat
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.127mg Buckwheat
Leucine 0.12mg 0.212mg Buckwheat
Lysine 0.107mg 0.172mg Buckwheat
Methionine 0.031mg 0.044mg Buckwheat
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.133mg Buckwheat
Valine 0.232mg 0.173mg Edible mushroom
Histidine 0.057mg 0.079mg Buckwheat
Fructose 0.17g 0.1g Edible mushroom

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Edible mushroom 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
26%
Edible mushroom
8%
Buckwheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Edible mushroom
24%
Buckwheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.084g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/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.

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