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Fast food vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Fast food and Buckwheat?

  • Fast food is richer than Buckwheat in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Folate.
  • Fast food's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 37% more.
  • Fast food has 83 times more Sodium than Buckwheat. While Fast food has 331mg of Sodium, Buckwheat has only 4mg.

We used Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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.
Fast food
Fast food
6
:
4
Buckwheat
Buckwheat
Contains more Calcium +785.7%
Contains more Iron +282.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.4%
Contains more Potassium +123.9%
Contains more Zinc +313.1%
Contains more Selenium +822.7%
Contains more Magnesium +88.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Copper +20.7%
Contains more Manganese +12.9%
Fast food
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Buckwheat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 30% 37% 30% 8% 1% 17% 49% 53% 12%
Contains more Calcium +785.7%
Contains more Iron +282.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.4%
Contains more Potassium +123.9%
Contains more Zinc +313.1%
Contains more Selenium +822.7%
Contains more Magnesium +88.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Copper +20.7%
Contains more Manganese +12.9%

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.
Fast food
Fast food
11
:
0
Buckwheat
Buckwheat
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +692.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +830.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +497.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175.3%
Contains more Folate +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +157.9%
Fast food
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
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 +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +692.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +830.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +497.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175.3%
Contains more Folate +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +157.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
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:
1
Buckwheat
Buckwheat
Contains more Protein +388.8%
Contains more Fats +1837.1%
Contains more Carbs +58%
Contains more Other +253.5%
Contains more Water +96.7%
Fast food
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 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 +388.8%
Contains more Fats +1837.1%
Contains more Carbs +58%
Contains more Other +253.5%
Contains more Water +96.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
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1
Buckwheat
Buckwheat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2471.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +793.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%
Fast food
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
Buckwheat
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.188 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2471.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +793.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
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1
Buckwheat
Buckwheat
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +925%
Contains more Fructose +2170%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Fast food
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
Buckwheat
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +925%
Contains more Fructose +2170%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Buckwheat Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 17.24g Fast food
Protein 16.52g 3.38g Fast food
Fats 12.01g 0.62g Fast food
Carbs 31.5g 19.94g Fast food
Calories 297kcal 92kcal Fast food
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Fructose 2.27g 0.1g Fast food
Sugar 4.88g 0.9g Buckwheat
Fiber 1.7g 2.7g Buckwheat
Calcium 62mg 7mg Fast food
Iron 3.06mg 0.8mg Fast food
Magnesium 27mg 51mg Buckwheat
Phosphorus 134mg 70mg Fast food
Potassium 197mg 88mg Fast food
Sodium 331mg 4mg Buckwheat
Zinc 2.52mg 0.61mg Fast food
Copper 0.121mg 0.146mg Buckwheat
Manganese 0.357mg 0.403mg Buckwheat
Selenium 20.3µg 2.2µg Fast food
Vitamin A 51IU 0IU Fast food
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.09mg Fast food
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Fast food
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.04mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.039mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 0.94mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.359mg Fast food
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.077mg Fast food
Folate 80µg 14µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin K 4.9µg 1.9µg Fast food
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.049mg Fast food
Threonine 0.46mg 0.129mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0.127mg Fast food
Leucine 1.13mg 0.212mg Fast food
Lysine 0.785mg 0.172mg Fast food
Methionine 0.306mg 0.044mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.133mg Fast food
Valine 0.728mg 0.173mg Fast food
Histidine 0.402mg 0.079mg Fast food
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg Buckwheat
Trans Fat 0.514g Buckwheat
Saturated Fat 4.493g 0.134g Buckwheat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 0.188g Fast food
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 0.188g Fast food
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fast food 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
46%
Fast food
8%
Buckwheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
24%
Buckwheat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 327mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.359g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.