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.
- Buckwheat has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of buckwheat is 51, while the glycemic index of rye is 34.
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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +115.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +242.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +479.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +228.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +151.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +334.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +374.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +539.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +844.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +690% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +543.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +354.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +305.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +281.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +210.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +171.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +51.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +205.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +162.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +280.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +265.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +613.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +308% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -32% |
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Monounsaturated fat
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Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +77.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +25% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.577mg | 0.403mg | 95% |
| Fiber | 15.1g | 2.7g | 50% |
| Phosphorus | 332mg | 70mg | 37% |
| Copper | 0.367mg | 0.146mg | 25% |
| Iron | 2.63mg | 0.8mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.316mg | 0.04mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.456mg | 0.359mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.27mg | 0.94mg | 21% |
| Selenium | 13.9µg | 2.2µg | 21% |
| Carbs | 75.86g | 19.94g | 19% |
| Zinc | 2.65mg | 0.61mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.294mg | 0.077mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.251mg | 0.039mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 110mg | 51mg | 14% |
| Protein | 10.34g | 3.38g | 14% |
| Calories | 338kcal | 92kcal | 12% |
| Potassium | 510mg | 88mg | 12% |
| Folate | 38µg | 14µg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.85mg | 0.09mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.767g | 0.188g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 1.9µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.63g | 0.62g | 2% |
| Choline | 30.4mg | 20.1mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 60.76g | 17.24g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.98g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.197g | 0.134g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.208g | 0.188g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.289mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.208mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.563mg | 0.212mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.286mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.153mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.435mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.317mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.189mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.11g | 0.1g | 0% |
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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
35%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
98%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rye is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
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)