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Hazelnut vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Hazelnut and Buckwheat

  • Hazelnut is richer than Buckwheat in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin E , Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Fiber, Magnesium, and Folate.
  • Hazelnut covers your daily Manganese needs 251% more than Buckwheat.
  • Hazelnut has 167 times more Vitamin E than Buckwheat. Hazelnut has 15.03mg of Vitamin E , while Buckwheat has 0.09mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts 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 +1528.6%
Contains more Iron +487.5%
Contains more Magnesium +219.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +314.3%
Contains more Potassium +672.7%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +301.6%
Contains more Copper +1081.5%
Contains more Manganese +1432.3%
Equal in Selenium - 2.2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 177% 117% 125% 60% 0% 67% 575% 806% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 30% 37% 30% 8% 1% 17% 49% 53% 12%
Contains more Calcium +1528.6%
Contains more Iron +487.5%
Contains more Magnesium +219.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +314.3%
Contains more Potassium +672.7%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +301.6%
Contains more Copper +1081.5%
Contains more Manganese +1432.3%
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 E +16600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1507.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +189.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +155.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +631.2%
Contains more Folate +707.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +647.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 301% 0% 21% 161% 27% 34% 56% 130% 85% 0% 36%
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 +16600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1507.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +189.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +155.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +631.2%
Contains more Folate +707.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +647.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +342.3%
Contains more Fats +9698.4%
Contains more Other +432.6%
Contains more Carbs +19.4%
Contains more Water +1324.3%
15% 61% 17% 5% 2%
Protein: 14.95 g
Fats: 60.75 g
Carbs: 16.7 g
Water: 5.31 g
Other: 2.29 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 +342.3%
Contains more Fats +9698.4%
Contains more Other +432.6%
Contains more Carbs +19.4%
Contains more Water +1324.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24183%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4112.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%
8% 79% 14%
Saturated Fat: 4.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 45.652 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.92 g
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.188 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24183%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4112.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +950%
Contains more Glucose +185.7%
Contains more Fructose +42.9%
10% 87%
Starch: 0.48 g
Sucrose: 4.2 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +950%
Contains more Glucose +185.7%
Contains more Fructose +42.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hazelnut Buckwheat Opinion
Net carbs 7g 17.24g Buckwheat
Protein 14.95g 3.38g Hazelnut
Fats 60.75g 0.62g Hazelnut
Carbs 16.7g 19.94g Buckwheat
Calories 628kcal 92kcal Hazelnut
Starch 0.48g Hazelnut
Fructose 0.07g 0.1g Buckwheat
Sugar 4.34g 0.9g Buckwheat
Fiber 9.7g 2.7g Hazelnut
Calcium 114mg 7mg Hazelnut
Iron 4.7mg 0.8mg Hazelnut
Magnesium 163mg 51mg Hazelnut
Phosphorus 290mg 70mg Hazelnut
Potassium 680mg 88mg Hazelnut
Sodium 0mg 4mg Hazelnut
Zinc 2.45mg 0.61mg Hazelnut
Copper 1.725mg 0.146mg Hazelnut
Manganese 6.175mg 0.403mg Hazelnut
Selenium 2.4µg 2.2µg Hazelnut
Vitamin A 20IU 0IU Hazelnut
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Hazelnut
Vitamin E 15.03mg 0.09mg Hazelnut
Vitamin C 6.3mg 0mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.04mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B2 0.113mg 0.039mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 0.94mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B5 0.918mg 0.359mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B6 0.563mg 0.077mg Hazelnut
Folate 113µg 14µg Hazelnut
Vitamin K 14.2µg 1.9µg Hazelnut
Tryptophan 0.193mg 0.049mg Hazelnut
Threonine 0.497mg 0.129mg Hazelnut
Isoleucine 0.545mg 0.127mg Hazelnut
Leucine 1.063mg 0.212mg Hazelnut
Lysine 0.42mg 0.172mg Hazelnut
Methionine 0.221mg 0.044mg Hazelnut
Phenylalanine 0.663mg 0.133mg Hazelnut
Valine 0.701mg 0.173mg Hazelnut
Histidine 0.432mg 0.079mg Hazelnut
Saturated Fat 4.464g 0.134g Buckwheat
Monounsaturated Fat 45.652g 0.188g Hazelnut
Polyunsaturated fat 7.92g 0.188g Hazelnut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hazelnut 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
71%
Hazelnut
8%
Buckwheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
197%
Hazelnut
24%
Buckwheat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.44g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.33g)
Which food is cheaper?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Hazelnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170581/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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