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Red cabbage vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Red cabbage and Buckwheat

  • Red cabbage has more Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Buckwheat is richer in Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, and Phosphorus.
  • Red cabbage's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 63% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cabbage, red, raw 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.
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
2
:
7
Buckwheat
Buckwheat
Contains more Calcium +542.9%
Contains more Potassium +176.1%
Contains more Magnesium +218.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +133.3%
Contains less Sodium -85.2%
Contains more Zinc +177.3%
Contains more Copper +758.8%
Contains more Manganese +65.8%
Contains more Selenium +266.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.8
Red cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 30% 12% 13% 22% 4% 6% 6% 32% 4%
Buckwheat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 30% 37% 30% 8% 1% 17% 49% 53% 12%
Contains more Calcium +542.9%
Contains more Potassium +176.1%
Contains more Magnesium +218.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +133.3%
Contains less Sodium -85.2%
Contains more Zinc +177.3%
Contains more Copper +758.8%
Contains more Manganese +65.8%
Contains more Selenium +266.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.8

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.
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
8
:
2
Buckwheat
Buckwheat
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +171.4%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1910.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +124.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +144.2%
Red cabbage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 3% 0% 190% 16% 16% 8% 9% 49% 14% 0% 96%
Buckwheat
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 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +171.4%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1910.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +124.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +144.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
2
:
3
Buckwheat
Buckwheat
Contains more Water +19.5%
Contains more Other +51.2%
Contains more Protein +136.4%
Contains more Fats +287.5%
Contains more Carbs +170.6%
Red cabbage
7% 90%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 7.37 g
Water: 90.39 g
Other: 0.65 g
Buckwheat
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 Water +19.5%
Contains more Other +51.2%
Contains more Protein +136.4%
Contains more Fats +287.5%
Contains more Carbs +170.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
1
:
2
Buckwheat
Buckwheat
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1466.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +135%
Red cabbage
19% 11% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.08 g
Buckwheat
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.188 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1466.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +135%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
3
:
0
Buckwheat
Buckwheat
Contains more Sucrose +50%
Contains more Glucose +770%
Contains more Fructose +1380%
Red cabbage
16% 46% 39%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.6 g
Glucose: 1.74 g
Fructose: 1.48 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Buckwheat
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 Sucrose +50%
Contains more Glucose +770%
Contains more Fructose +1380%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red cabbage Buckwheat Opinion
Net carbs 5.27g 17.24g Buckwheat
Protein 1.43g 3.38g Buckwheat
Fats 0.16g 0.62g Buckwheat
Carbs 7.37g 19.94g Buckwheat
Calories 31kcal 92kcal Buckwheat
Fructose 1.48g 0.1g Red cabbage
Sugar 3.83g 0.9g Buckwheat
Fiber 2.1g 2.7g Buckwheat
Calcium 45mg 7mg Red cabbage
Iron 0.8mg 0.8mg
Magnesium 16mg 51mg Buckwheat
Phosphorus 30mg 70mg Buckwheat
Potassium 243mg 88mg Red cabbage
Sodium 27mg 4mg Buckwheat
Zinc 0.22mg 0.61mg Buckwheat
Copper 0.017mg 0.146mg Buckwheat
Manganese 0.243mg 0.403mg Buckwheat
Selenium 0.6µg 2.2µg Buckwheat
Vitamin A 1116IU 0IU Red cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 56µg 0µg Red cabbage
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.09mg Red cabbage
Vitamin C 57mg 0mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.04mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.039mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B3 0.418mg 0.94mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B5 0.147mg 0.359mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B6 0.209mg 0.077mg Red cabbage
Folate 18µg 14µg Red cabbage
Vitamin K 38.2µg 1.9µg Red cabbage
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.049mg Buckwheat
Threonine 0.039mg 0.129mg Buckwheat
Isoleucine 0.034mg 0.127mg Buckwheat
Leucine 0.046mg 0.212mg Buckwheat
Lysine 0.049mg 0.172mg Buckwheat
Methionine 0.014mg 0.044mg Buckwheat
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.133mg Buckwheat
Valine 0.048mg 0.173mg Buckwheat
Histidine 0.024mg 0.079mg Buckwheat
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.134g Red cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.012g 0.188g Buckwheat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.08g 0.188g Buckwheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Red cabbage 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
39%
Red cabbage
8%
Buckwheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Red cabbage
24%
Buckwheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.113g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is relatively richer in minerals
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. Red cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169977/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.