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Noodles vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Noodles and Buckwheat

  • Noodles is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, while Buckwheat is higher in Magnesium, Fiber, and Copper.
  • Noodles covers your daily Selenium needs 39% more than Buckwheat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked 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 +71.4%
Contains more Iron +83.8%
Contains more Selenium +986.4%
Contains more Magnesium +142.9%
Contains more Potassium +131.6%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Copper +49%
Contains more Manganese +27.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 70
Equal in Zinc - 0.61
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 56% 15% 33% 4% 1% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 30% 37% 30% 8% 1% 17% 49% 53% 12%
Contains more Calcium +71.4%
Contains more Iron +83.8%
Contains more Selenium +986.4%
Contains more Magnesium +142.9%
Contains more Potassium +131.6%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Copper +49%
Contains more Manganese +27.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 70
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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +622.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +248.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +121%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 4% 3% 0% 73% 32% 39% 16% 11% 63% 12% 0%
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 +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +622.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +248.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +121%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +34.3%
Contains more Fats +233.9%
Contains more Carbs +26.2%
Contains more Other +16.3%
Contains more Water +11.7%
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 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 +34.3%
Contains more Fats +233.9%
Contains more Carbs +26.2%
Contains more Other +16.3%
Contains more Water +11.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +209%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +193.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68%
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.188 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +209%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +193.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +900%
Contains more Glucose +185.7%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
10% 17% 73%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.3 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +900%
Contains more Glucose +185.7%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Noodles Buckwheat Opinion
Net carbs 23.96g 17.24g Noodles
Protein 4.54g 3.38g Noodles
Fats 2.07g 0.62g Noodles
Carbs 25.16g 19.94g Noodles
Calories 138kcal 92kcal Noodles
Fructose 0g 0.1g Buckwheat
Sugar 0.4g 0.9g Noodles
Fiber 1.2g 2.7g Buckwheat
Calcium 12mg 7mg Noodles
Iron 1.47mg 0.8mg Noodles
Magnesium 21mg 51mg Buckwheat
Phosphorus 76mg 70mg Noodles
Potassium 38mg 88mg Buckwheat
Sodium 5mg 4mg Buckwheat
Zinc 0.65mg 0.61mg Noodles
Copper 0.098mg 0.146mg Buckwheat
Manganese 0.315mg 0.403mg Buckwheat
Selenium 23.9µg 2.2µg Noodles
Vitamin A 21IU 0IU Noodles
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Noodles
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.09mg Noodles
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Noodles
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Noodles
Vitamin B1 0.289mg 0.04mg Noodles
Vitamin B2 0.136mg 0.039mg Noodles
Vitamin B3 2.077mg 0.94mg Noodles
Vitamin B5 0.263mg 0.359mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.077mg Buckwheat
Folate 84µg 14µg Noodles
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Noodles
Vitamin K 0µg 1.9µg Buckwheat
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.049mg Buckwheat
Threonine 0.138mg 0.129mg Noodles
Isoleucine 0.19mg 0.127mg Noodles
Leucine 0.365mg 0.212mg Noodles
Lysine 0.137mg 0.172mg Buckwheat
Methionine 0.086mg 0.044mg Noodles
Phenylalanine 0.24mg 0.133mg Noodles
Valine 0.22mg 0.173mg Noodles
Histidine 0.121mg 0.079mg Noodles
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg Buckwheat
Trans Fat 0.029g Buckwheat
Saturated Fat 0.419g 0.134g Buckwheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.581g 0.188g Noodles
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.188g Noodles

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Noodles 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
21%
Noodles
8%
Buckwheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Noodles
24%
Buckwheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Noodles
Noodles is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Noodles
Noodles is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.285g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169732/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.

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