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Pasta vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pasta and Buckwheat

  • Pasta has more Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12, however, Buckwheat has more Magnesium, Manganese, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Pasta is 14% higher.

Food types used in this article are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, 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.
Pasta
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 1.8% 2.1% 43% 31% 15% 27% 0.78% 29% 0%
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 IronIron +42.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +183.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +266.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +57%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +79.9%
~equal in Zinc ~0.61mg

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.
Pasta
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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% 1.2% 0% 0% 52% 35% 19% 11% 7.8% 18% 0% 48% 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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +422.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +357.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +96.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +126.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.94mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
3
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 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 +52.4%
Contains more FatsFats +69.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25%
Contains more WaterWater +10.3%
Contains more OtherOther +38.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
1
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.429 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 Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +128.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -10.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +51.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Buckwheat Opinion
Calories 131kcal 92kcal Pasta
Protein 5.15g 3.38g Pasta
Fats 1.05g 0.62g Pasta
Net carbs 24.93g 17.24g Pasta
Carbs 24.93g 19.94g Pasta
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg Buckwheat
Magnesium 18mg 51mg Buckwheat
Calcium 6mg 7mg Buckwheat
Potassium 24mg 88mg Buckwheat
Iron 1.14mg 0.8mg Pasta
Sugar 0.9g Pasta
Fiber 2.7g Buckwheat
Copper 0.093mg 0.146mg Buckwheat
Zinc 0.56mg 0.61mg Buckwheat
Phosphorus 63mg 70mg Buckwheat
Sodium 6mg 4mg Buckwheat
Vitamin A 20IU 0IU Pasta
Vitamin A 6µg 0µg Pasta
Vitamin E 0.09mg Buckwheat
Manganese 0.224mg 0.403mg Buckwheat
Selenium 2.2µg Buckwheat
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.04mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.039mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 0.94mg Pasta
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.359mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.077mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0µg Pasta
Vitamin K 1.9µg Buckwheat
Folate 64µg 14µg Pasta
Choline 20.1mg Buckwheat
Saturated Fat 0.15g 0.134g Buckwheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 0.188g Buckwheat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 0.188g Pasta
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.049mg Pasta
Threonine 0.134mg 0.129mg Pasta
Isoleucine 0.197mg 0.127mg Pasta
Leucine 0.348mg 0.212mg Pasta
Lysine 0.097mg 0.172mg Buckwheat
Methionine 0.079mg 0.044mg Pasta
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 0.133mg Pasta
Valine 0.217mg 0.173mg Pasta
Histidine 0.103mg 0.079mg Pasta
Fructose 0.1g Buckwheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta Buckwheat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
15%
Pasta
8%
Buckwheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
24%
Buckwheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is cheaper?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is relatively richer in minerals
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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.