Fruitcake vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between fruitcake and buckwheat
- Fruitcake is richer in iron and vitamin E, while buckwheat is higher in copper, magnesium, and manganese.
- Fruitcake covers your daily iron needs 16% more than buckwheat.
- Fruitcake has 25 times more sodium than buckwheat. Fruitcake has 101mg of sodium, while buckwheat has 4mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, fruitcake, commercially 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 CalciumCalcium | +371.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +73.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +158.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +218.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +192% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +125.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +83.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +153.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +58.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +67.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +26.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +125.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +1367.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +208.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +155.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +198.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2134% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1667.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.323g | 0.188g | 21% |
| Iron | 2.07mg | 0.8mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 61.6g | 19.94g | 14% |
| Fats | 9.1g | 0.62g | 13% |
| Calories | 324kcal | 92kcal | 12% |
| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.146mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.2g | 0.188g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.22mg | 0.403mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 51mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 0.09mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.099mg | 0.039mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 2.7g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.048g | 0.134g | 4% |
| Sodium | 101mg | 4mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.61mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 70mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 7mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 0.359mg | 3% |
| Choline | 8.9mg | 20.1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.077mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Folate | 20µg | 14µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 153mg | 88mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.9g | 3.38g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.791mg | 0.94mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 57.9g | 17.24g | N/A |
| Sugar | 27.42g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Selenium | 2µg | 2.2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1.9µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.102mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.121mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.206mg | 0.212mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.121mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.14mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.144mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
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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 is cheaper?
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buckwheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.914g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Buckwheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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