Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up
  1. Home
  2. Foods
  3. Meat
  4. Turkey meat
  5. Compare
  6. Turkey meat vs. Buckwheat

Turkey meat vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

What are the main differences between Turkey meat and Buckwheat?

  • Turkey meat is richer in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Choline, yet Buckwheat is richer in Manganese.
  • Turkey meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 54% higher.
  • Buckwheat contains less Cholesterol.

We used Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked types in this comparison.

Infographic

Turkey meat vs Buckwheat infographic
Infographic link

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.
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
6
:
4
Buckwheat
Buckwheat
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +36.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +218.6%
Contains more Potassium +171.6%
Contains more Zinc +306.6%
Contains more Selenium +1254.5%
Contains more Magnesium +70%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Copper +57%
Contains more Manganese +2778.6%
Turkey meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Buckwheat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 30% 37% 30% 8% 1% 17% 49% 53% 12%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +36.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +218.6%
Contains more Potassium +171.6%
Contains more Zinc +306.6%
Contains more Selenium +1254.5%
Contains more Magnesium +70%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Copper +57%
Contains more Manganese +2778.6%

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.
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
8
:
3
Buckwheat
Buckwheat
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +620.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +918.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +164.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +28.6%
Contains more Folate +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Turkey meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 0%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +620.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +918.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +164.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +28.6%
Contains more Folate +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
3
:
2
Buckwheat
Buckwheat
Contains more Protein +744.7%
Contains more Fats +1091.9%
Contains more Other +11.6%
Contains more Carbs +33133.3%
Contains more Water +19.1%
Turkey meat
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 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 Protein +744.7%
Contains more Fats +1091.9%
Contains more Other +11.6%
Contains more Carbs +33133.3%
Contains more Water +19.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
2
:
1
Buckwheat
Buckwheat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1308%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1027.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.8%
Turkey meat
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
Buckwheat
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.188 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1308%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1027.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Buckwheat Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 17.24g Buckwheat
Protein 28.55g 3.38g Turkey meat
Fats 7.39g 0.62g Turkey meat
Carbs 0.06g 19.94g Buckwheat
Calories 189kcal 92kcal Turkey meat
Fructose 0.1g Buckwheat
Sugar 0g 0.9g Turkey meat
Fiber 0g 2.7g Buckwheat
Calcium 14mg 7mg Turkey meat
Iron 1.09mg 0.8mg Turkey meat
Magnesium 30mg 51mg Buckwheat
Phosphorus 223mg 70mg Turkey meat
Potassium 239mg 88mg Turkey meat
Sodium 103mg 4mg Buckwheat
Zinc 2.48mg 0.61mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.093mg 0.146mg Buckwheat
Manganese 0.014mg 0.403mg Buckwheat
Selenium 29.8µg 2.2µg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 39IU 0IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.09mg Buckwheat
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.04mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.039mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 0.94mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.359mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.077mg Turkey meat
Folate 9µg 14µg Buckwheat
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin K 0µg 1.9µg Buckwheat
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.049mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg 0.129mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0.127mg Turkey meat
Leucine 1.925mg 0.212mg Turkey meat
Lysine 2.282mg 0.172mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg 0.044mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.133mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.902mg 0.173mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.749mg 0.079mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 109mg 0mg Buckwheat
Trans Fat 0.101g Buckwheat
Saturated Fat 2.155g 0.134g Buckwheat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.647g 0.188g Turkey meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 0.188g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat Buckwheat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

Turkey meat
Turkey meat vs Chicken meat
Chicken meat
Turkey meat
Turkey meat vs Duck meat
Duck meat
Turkey meat
Turkey meat vs Domestic goose
Domestic goose
Buckwheat
Buckwheat vs Teff
Teff
Buckwheat
Buckwheat vs Wheat
Wheat
Buckwheat
Buckwheat vs Oatmeal
Oatmeal

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
50%
Turkey meat
8%
Buckwheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
24%
Buckwheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.021g)

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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.