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Rye vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Rye and Buckwheat

  • Rye has more Manganese, Fiber, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Zinc than Buckwheat.
  • Rye's daily need coverage for Manganese is 95% more.
  • Rye contains 8 times more Vitamin B1 than Buckwheat. Rye contains 0.316mg of Vitamin B1, while Buckwheat contains 0.04mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Rye grain 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.
Rye
10
:
Contains more Calcium +242.9%
Contains more Iron +228.8%
Contains more Magnesium +115.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +374.3%
Contains more Potassium +479.5%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +334.4%
Contains more Copper +151.4%
Contains more Manganese +539.5%
Contains more Selenium +531.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 99% 79% 143% 45% 1% 73% 123% 337% 76%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 30% 37% 30% 8% 1% 17% 49% 53% 12%
Contains more Calcium +242.9%
Contains more Iron +228.8%
Contains more Magnesium +115.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +374.3%
Contains more Potassium +479.5%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +334.4%
Contains more Copper +151.4%
Contains more Manganese +539.5%
Contains more Selenium +531.8%

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.
Rye
9
:
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +844.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +690%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +543.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +354.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +305.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +281.8%
Contains more Folate +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +210.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 17% 0% 0% 79% 58% 81% 88% 68% 29% 0% 15%
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 +844.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +690%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +543.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +354.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +305.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +281.8%
Contains more Folate +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +210.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
4
:
Contains more Protein +205.9%
Contains more Fats +162.9%
Contains more Carbs +280.4%
Contains more Other +265.1%
Contains more Water +613.5%
10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 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 Protein +205.9%
Contains more Fats +162.9%
Contains more Carbs +280.4%
Contains more Other +265.1%
Contains more Water +613.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +308%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.188
17% 18% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.767 g
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.188 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +308%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.188

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
2
:
Contains more Sucrose +77.5%
Contains more Glucose +25%
Equal in Fructose - 0.1
72% 16% 11%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.71 g
Glucose: 0.16 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 +77.5%
Contains more Glucose +25%
Equal in Fructose - 0.1

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rye Buckwheat Opinion
Net carbs 60.76g 17.24g Rye
Protein 10.34g 3.38g Rye
Fats 1.63g 0.62g Rye
Carbs 75.86g 19.94g Rye
Calories 338kcal 92kcal Rye
Fructose 0.11g 0.1g Rye
Sugar 0.98g 0.9g Buckwheat
Fiber 15.1g 2.7g Rye
Calcium 24mg 7mg Rye
Iron 2.63mg 0.8mg Rye
Magnesium 110mg 51mg Rye
Phosphorus 332mg 70mg Rye
Potassium 510mg 88mg Rye
Sodium 2mg 4mg Rye
Zinc 2.65mg 0.61mg Rye
Copper 0.367mg 0.146mg Rye
Manganese 2.577mg 0.403mg Rye
Selenium 13.9µg 2.2µg Rye
Vitamin A 11IU 0IU Rye
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Rye
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.09mg Rye
Vitamin B1 0.316mg 0.04mg Rye
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.039mg Rye
Vitamin B3 4.27mg 0.94mg Rye
Vitamin B5 1.456mg 0.359mg Rye
Vitamin B6 0.294mg 0.077mg Rye
Folate 38µg 14µg Rye
Vitamin K 5.9µg 1.9µg Rye
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.049mg Rye
Threonine 0.289mg 0.129mg Rye
Isoleucine 0.208mg 0.127mg Rye
Leucine 0.563mg 0.212mg Rye
Lysine 0.286mg 0.172mg Rye
Methionine 0.153mg 0.044mg Rye
Phenylalanine 0.435mg 0.133mg Rye
Valine 0.317mg 0.173mg Rye
Histidine 0.189mg 0.079mg Rye
Saturated Fat 0.197g 0.134g Buckwheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.208g 0.188g Rye
Polyunsaturated fat 0.767g 0.188g Rye

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rye 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
36%
Rye
8%
Buckwheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
98%
Rye
24%
Buckwheat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye
Rye is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye
Rye is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.063g)
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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.