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Milkshake vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Milkshake and Buckwheat

  • Milkshake is higher in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin D, however, Buckwheat is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Copper, Magnesium, and Iron.
  • Milkshake's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 22% higher.
  • Buckwheat has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Milk shakes, thick vanilla 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 Calcium +1985.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.3%
Contains more Potassium +108%
Contains more Iron +700%
Contains more Magnesium +325%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Zinc +56.4%
Contains more Copper +186.3%
Contains more Manganese +2778.6%
Equal in Selenium - 2.2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 4% 9% 50% 17% 13% 11% 17% 2% 13%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 30% 37% 30% 8% 1% 17% 49% 53% 12%
Contains more Calcium +1985.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.3%
Contains more Potassium +108%
Contains more Iron +700%
Contains more Magnesium +325%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Zinc +56.4%
Contains more Copper +186.3%
Contains more Manganese +2778.6%
Equal in Selenium - 2.2

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +80%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +543.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.3%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +850%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.359
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 1% 36% 0% 8% 45% 3% 23% 10% 6% 65% 1%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +80%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +543.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.3%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +850%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.359

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +14.2%
Contains more Fats +388.7%
Contains more Other +111.6%
Contains more Carbs +12.3%
Equal in Water - 75.63
4% 3% 18% 74%
Protein: 3.86 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 17.75 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 0.91 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 Protein +14.2%
Contains more Fats +388.7%
Contains more Other +111.6%
Contains more Carbs +12.3%
Equal in Water - 75.63

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +365.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66.4%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.886 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.875 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.113 g
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.188 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +365.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milkshake Buckwheat Opinion
Net carbs 17.75g 17.24g Milkshake
Protein 3.86g 3.38g Milkshake
Fats 3.03g 0.62g Milkshake
Carbs 17.75g 19.94g Buckwheat
Calories 112kcal 92kcal Milkshake
Fructose 0.1g Buckwheat
Sugar 17.75g 0.9g Buckwheat
Fiber 0g 2.7g Buckwheat
Calcium 146mg 7mg Milkshake
Iron 0.1mg 0.8mg Buckwheat
Magnesium 12mg 51mg Buckwheat
Phosphorus 115mg 70mg Milkshake
Potassium 183mg 88mg Milkshake
Sodium 95mg 4mg Buckwheat
Zinc 0.39mg 0.61mg Buckwheat
Copper 0.051mg 0.146mg Buckwheat
Manganese 0.014mg 0.403mg Buckwheat
Selenium 2.3µg 2.2µg Milkshake
Vitamin A 91IU 0IU Milkshake
Vitamin A RAE 25µg 0µg Milkshake
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.09mg Buckwheat
Vitamin D 48IU 0IU Milkshake
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Milkshake
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.04mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.039mg Milkshake
Vitamin B3 0.146mg 0.94mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B5 0.368mg 0.359mg Milkshake
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.077mg Buckwheat
Folate 7µg 14µg Buckwheat
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0µg Milkshake
Vitamin K 0.2µg 1.9µg Buckwheat
Tryptophan 0.054mg 0.049mg Milkshake
Threonine 0.174mg 0.129mg Milkshake
Isoleucine 0.234mg 0.127mg Milkshake
Leucine 0.378mg 0.212mg Milkshake
Lysine 0.306mg 0.172mg Milkshake
Methionine 0.097mg 0.044mg Milkshake
Phenylalanine 0.186mg 0.133mg Milkshake
Valine 0.258mg 0.173mg Milkshake
Histidine 0.105mg 0.079mg Milkshake
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg Buckwheat
Saturated Fat 1.886g 0.134g Buckwheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.875g 0.188g Milkshake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g 0.188g Buckwheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Milkshake 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
17%
Milkshake
8%
Buckwheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Milkshake
24%
Buckwheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Milkshake
Milkshake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.752g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Milkshake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170884/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.