Radish vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are radish and buckwheat different?
- Radish is higher in vitamin C; however, buckwheat is richer in manganese, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for radish is 16% higher.
- Radish contains 3 times more potassium than buckwheat. While radish contains 233mg of potassium, buckwheat contains only 88mg.
- Radish has a lower glycemic index (32) than buckwheat (51).
Radishes, raw and Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +257.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +164.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +410% |
| Contains more IronIron | +135.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +192% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +117.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +250% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +484.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +266.7% |
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 FolateFolate | +78.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +270.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +117.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +46.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +209.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +26% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +397.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +520% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +486.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1005.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +291.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +425% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +610% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +300% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 14.8mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.069mg | 0.403mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.146mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 51mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 20mg | 70mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 3.4g | 19.94g | 6% |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.8mg | 6% |
| Protein | 0.68g | 3.38g | 5% |
| Calories | 16kcal | 92kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.165mg | 0.359mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 2.7g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.254mg | 0.94mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 233mg | 88mg | 4% |
| Folate | 25µg | 14µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.28mg | 0.61mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 2.2µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 39mg | 4mg | 2% |
| Choline | 6.5mg | 20.1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 1.9µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.048g | 0.188g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.71g | 0.1g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.62g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.8g | 17.24g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.86g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.032g | 0.134g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0.188g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.023mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.02mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.031mg | 0.212mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.033mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.01mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.036mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.035mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.013mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Radish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.102g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Radish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Radish is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Buckwheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Buckwheat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)