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Quince vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between quince and buckwheat?

  • Quince is richer in vitamin C, yet buckwheat is richer in magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and zinc.
  • Quince's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 17% higher.
  • Quince has 2 times more potassium than buckwheat. Quince has 197mg of potassium, while buckwheat has 88mg.
  • Quince has a lower glycemic index than buckwheat.

We used Quinces, raw and Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked types in this comparison.

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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.
Quince
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 3.3% 17% 26% 43% 1.1% 7.3% 0.52% 0% 3.3%
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 CalciumCalcium +57.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +123.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +537.5%
Contains more IronIron +14.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1425%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +311.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +266.7%
~equal in Sodium ~4mg

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.
Quince
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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 50% 0.67% 0% 0% 5% 6.9% 3.8% 4.9% 9.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +370%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +343.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +92.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +366.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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15% 84%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.3 g
Water: 83.8 g
Other: 0.4 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 +745%
Contains more FatsFats +520%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.3%
~equal in Water ~75.63g
~equal in Other ~0.43g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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10% 38% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +422.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +276%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quince Buckwheat DV% diff.
Manganese 0.403mg 18%
Vitamin C 15mg 0mg 17%
Magnesium 8mg 51mg 10%
Phosphorus 17mg 70mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.081mg 0.359mg 6%
Protein 0.4g 3.38g 6%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.94mg 5%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.61mg 5%
Choline 20.1mg 4%
Folate 3µg 14µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.077mg 3%
Potassium 197mg 88mg 3%
Fiber 1.9g 2.7g 3%
Selenium 0.6µg 2.2µg 3%
Calories 57kcal 92kcal 2%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.04mg 2%
Carbs 15.3g 19.94g 2%
Copper 0.13mg 0.146mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.188g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.039mg 1%
Iron 0.7mg 0.8mg 1%
Fats 0.1g 0.62g 1%
Saturated fat 0.01g 0.134g 1%
Net carbs 13.4g 17.24g N/A
Calcium 11mg 7mg 0%
Sugar 0.9g N/A
Sodium 4mg 4mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.036g 0.188g 0%
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0%
Threonine 0.129mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.127mg 0%
Leucine 0.212mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 0%
Methionine 0.044mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0%
Valine 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 0.079mg 0%
Fructose 0.1g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Quince 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
6%
Quince
8%
Buckwheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Quince
24%
Buckwheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quince
Quince is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quince
Quince is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.124g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quince
Quince is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Quince
Quince is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 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. Quince - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168163/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.