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Smoothie vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between smoothie and buckwheat?

  • Smoothie is higher in vitamin C, vitamin B12, and vitamin A, yet buckwheat is higher in fiber and iron.
  • Smoothie's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 27% more.
  • The amount of sugar in buckwheat is lower.

We used Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 12% 2.1% 5.6% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 0%
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 +485.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +266.7%
Contains more IronIron +433.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.2%

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.
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 82% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 15% 0% 19% 30% 0% 0% 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 B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.077mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 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 WaterWater +19.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +177%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +144.4%
Contains more OtherOther +26.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Buckwheat DV% diff.
Vitamin C 24.5mg 0mg 27%
Manganese 0.403mg 18%
Copper 0.146mg 16%
Magnesium 51mg 12%
Fiber 0g 2.7g 11%
Phosphorus 70mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0µg 10%
Iron 0.15mg 0.8mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.359mg 7%
Zinc 0.61mg 6%
Selenium 2.2µg 4%
Protein 1.22g 3.38g 4%
Carbs 8.16g 19.94g 4%
Folate 14µg 4%
Choline 20.1mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 3%
Calories 37kcal 92kcal 3%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 3%
Calcium 41mg 7mg 3%
Potassium 24mg 88mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.188g 1%
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 0.94mg 1%
Fats 0g 0.62g 1%
Saturated fat 0g 0.134g 1%
Sodium 29mg 4mg 1%
Net carbs 8.16g 17.24g N/A
Sugar 7.35g 0.9g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.077mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Smoothie 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
11%
Smoothie
8%
Buckwheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
24%
Buckwheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.134g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
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)

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. Smoothie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174829/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.