Mothbeans vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Mothbeans and Buckwheat different?
- Mothbeans has more Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Manganese than Buckwheat.
- Daily need coverage for Folate from Mothbeans is 32% higher.
- Mothbeans contains 4 times more Iron than Buckwheat. While Mothbeans contains 3.14mg of Iron, Buckwheat contains only 0.8mg.
Mothbeans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked are the varieties used 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.
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Iron
+292.5%
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Magnesium
+103.9%
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Phosphorus
+114.3%
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Potassium
+245.5%
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Copper
+12.3%
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Manganese
+30.8%
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Selenium
+27.3%
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Calcium
+133.3%
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Sodium
-60%
Equal in Zinc - 0.61
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Iron
+292.5%
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Magnesium
+103.9%
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Phosphorus
+114.3%
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Potassium
+245.5%
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Copper
+12.3%
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Manganese
+30.8%
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Selenium
+27.3%
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Calcium
+133.3%
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-60%
Equal in Zinc - 0.61
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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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+210%
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Vitamin B6
+20.8%
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Folate
+921.4%
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Vitamin B2
+69.6%
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Vitamin B3
+40.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.359
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+210%
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Vitamin B6
+20.8%
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Folate
+921.4%
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Vitamin B2
+69.6%
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Vitamin B3
+40.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.359
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+131.1%
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+237.2%
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Fats
+12.7%
Equal in Carbs - 19.94
Equal in Water - 75.63
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Protein
+131.1%
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+237.2%
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+12.7%
Equal in Carbs - 19.94
Equal in Water - 75.63
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+36.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+327.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.134
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Polyunsaturated fat
+36.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+327.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.134
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 20.96g | 17.24g |
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| Protein | 7.81g | 3.38g |
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| Fats | 0.55g | 0.62g |
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| Carbs | 20.96g | 19.94g |
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| Calories | 117kcal | 92kcal |
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| Fructose | 0.1g |
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| Sugar | 0.9g |
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| Fiber | 2.7g |
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| Calcium | 3mg | 7mg |
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| Iron | 3.14mg | 0.8mg |
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| Magnesium | 104mg | 51mg |
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| Phosphorus | 150mg | 70mg |
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| Potassium | 304mg | 88mg |
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| Sodium | 10mg | 4mg |
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| Zinc | 0.59mg | 0.61mg |
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| Copper | 0.164mg | 0.146mg |
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| Manganese | 0.527mg | 0.403mg |
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| Selenium | 2.8µg | 2.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 10IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.124mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.023mg | 0.039mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.668mg | 0.94mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.391mg | 0.359mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.093mg | 0.077mg |
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| Folate | 143µg | 14µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.05mg | 0.049mg |
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| Threonine | 0.129mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.388mg | 0.127mg |
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| Leucine | 0.525mg | 0.212mg |
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| Lysine | 0.425mg | 0.172mg |
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| Methionine | 0.075mg | 0.044mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.35mg | 0.133mg |
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| Valine | 0.25mg | 0.173mg |
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| Histidine | 0.263mg | 0.079mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.124g | 0.134g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.044g | 0.188g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.256g | 0.188g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mothbeans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mothbeans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mothbeans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Mothbeans is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mothbeans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.