Potato salad vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between potato salad and buckwheat
- Potato salad has more vitamin C, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated fat; however, buckwheat has more manganese, magnesium, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for potato salad is 23% higher.
Food types used in this article are Potato salad, home-prepared 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 CalciumCalcium | +171.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +188.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +86.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +240% |
| Contains more IronIron | +23.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +96.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +299% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +92.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +53.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +48.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +83.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.737g | 0.188g | 24% |
| Sodium | 529mg | 4mg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 0mg | 23% |
| Manganese | 0.101mg | 0.403mg | 13% |
| Fats | 8.2g | 0.62g | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 51mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 2.7g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.429g | 0.134g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.48g | 0.188g | 6% |
| Potassium | 254mg | 88mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.141mg | 0.077mg | 5% |
| Choline | 20.1mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.534mg | 0.359mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 2.2µg | 3% |
| Calories | 143kcal | 92kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.04mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 11.17g | 19.94g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 0.61mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 70mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.146mg | 3% |
| Folate | 7µg | 14µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.039mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.65mg | 0.8mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 19mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 1% | |
| Protein | 2.68g | 3.38g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.87g | 17.24g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.9g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.89mg | 0.94mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.116mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.202mg | 0.212mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.171mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.066mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.062mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
Protein:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.62 g
Carbs:
19.94 g
Water:
75.63 g
Other:
0.43 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1222.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +353.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +78.5% |
~equal in
Water
~75.63g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.134 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.188 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1219.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1887.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.6% |
