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Italian sausage raw vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between italian sausage raw and buckwheat?

  • Italian sausage raw is richer in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3, yet buckwheat is richer in manganese and fiber.
  • Italian sausage raw's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 56% higher.
  • Buckwheat contains less cholesterol.
  • Italian sausage raw has a lower glycemic index than buckwheat.

We used Sausage, Italian, pork, raw and Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked types in this comparison.

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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 10% 5.4% 22% 44% 27% 49% 61% 95% 7.6% 135%
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 CalciumCalcium +157.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +187.5%
Contains more IronIron +47.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +193.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +102.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1027.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +264.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +82.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +594.8%

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 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 142% 39% 61% 31% 69% 114% 0% 6% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +1320%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +330.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +245.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +289.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 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 ProteinProtein +321.6%
Contains more FatsFats +4953.2%
Contains more OtherOther +525.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2967.7%
Contains more WaterWater +48.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 48% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.27 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.03 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7527.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2043.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage raw Buckwheat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 11.27g 0.134g 51%
Fats 31.33g 0.62g 47%
Vitamin B1 0.568mg 0.04mg 44%
Selenium 24.8µg 2.2µg 41%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0µg 38%
Monounsaturated fat 14.34g 0.188g 35%
Sodium 731mg 4mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.03g 0.188g 26%
Cholesterol 76mg 0mg 25%
Protein 14.25g 3.38g 22%
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.077mg 17%
Manganese 0.058mg 0.403mg 15%
Vitamin B3 3.25mg 0.94mg 14%
Calories 346kcal 92kcal 13%
Fiber 0g 2.7g 11%
Zinc 1.79mg 0.61mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.039mg 10%
Phosphorus 142mg 70mg 10%
Magnesium 14mg 51mg 9%
Copper 0.08mg 0.146mg 7%
Carbs 0.65g 19.94g 6%
Iron 1.18mg 0.8mg 5%
Potassium 253mg 88mg 5%
Choline 20.1mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.359mg 3%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 2%
Folate 8µg 14µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 1%
Calcium 18mg 7mg 1%
Net carbs 0.65g 17.24g N/A
Sugar 0.9g N/A
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.049mg 0%
Threonine 0.563mg 0.129mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.52mg 0.127mg 0%
Leucine 0.956mg 0.212mg 0%
Lysine 1.083mg 0.172mg 0%
Methionine 0.346mg 0.044mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.477mg 0.133mg 0%
Valine 0.572mg 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 0.411mg 0.079mg 0%
Fructose 0.1g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage raw Buckwheat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
36%
Italian sausage raw
8%
Buckwheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Italian sausage raw
24%
Buckwheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 727mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.136g)
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.

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. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/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.