Espresso vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between espresso and buckwheat
- Espresso is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and magnesium, while buckwheat is higher in manganese, fiber, copper, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6.
- Espresso covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 27% more than buckwheat.
- Espresso has 5 times more vitamin B2 than buckwheat. Espresso has 0.177mg of vitamin B2, while buckwheat has 0.039mg.
- Buckwheat has a higher glycemic index (51) than espresso (0).
Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared 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 | +56.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +250% |
| Contains more IronIron | +515.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +192% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1120% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +900% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +706% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +353.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +453.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1182.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +3750% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1800% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +673.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2716.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +244.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1094% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +87% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -31.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +104.3% |
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 Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Caffeine | 212mg | 0mg | 53% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.207mg | 0.94mg | 27% |
| Manganese | 0.05mg | 0.403mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.7g | 11% |
| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.146mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.177mg | 0.039mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 7mg | 70mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.13mg | 0.8mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 80mg | 51mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.028mg | 0.359mg | 7% |
| Protein | 0.12g | 3.38g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.077mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 1.67g | 19.94g | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.05mg | 0.61mg | 5% |
| Calories | 9kcal | 92kcal | 4% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 2.2µg | 4% |
| Folate | 1µg | 14µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.001mg | 0.04mg | 3% |
| Choline | 2.6mg | 20.1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 1.9µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.092g | 0.188g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.18g | 0.62g | 1% |
| Potassium | 115mg | 88mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.67g | 17.24g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Sodium | 14mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.092g | 0.134g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 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% | |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 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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8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Espresso is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Espresso is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Espresso is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Espresso is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Buckwheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Buckwheat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)