Wheat gluten vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between wheat gluten and buckwheat
- Wheat gluten has more selenium, iron, phosphorus, calcium, and polyunsaturated fat; however, buckwheat is richer in fiber, vitamin B5, magnesium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
- Wheat gluten's daily need coverage for selenium is 68% more.
- Wheat gluten contains 20 times more calcium than buckwheat. Wheat gluten contains 142mg of calcium, while buckwheat contains 7mg.
- Wheat gluten has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of wheat gluten is 64, while the glycemic index of buckwheat is 51.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Vital wheat gluten 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 CalciumCalcium | +1928.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +550% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +24.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +39.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +271.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1704.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +104% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
75.16 g
Fats:
1.85 g
Carbs:
13.79 g
Water:
8.2 g
Other:
1 g
Protein:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.62 g
Carbs:
19.94 g
Water:
75.63 g
Other:
0.43 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2123.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +198.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +132.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +44.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +822.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.134 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.188 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +330.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -50.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +20.5% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 75.16g | 3.38g | 144% |
| Selenium | 39.7µg | 2.2µg | 68% |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 0.8mg | 55% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 70mg | 27% |
| Manganese | 0.403mg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 142mg | 7mg | 14% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 92kcal | 14% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 2.7g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.359mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 51mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.077mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.94mg | 6% |
| Folate | 0µg | 14µg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.146mg | 4% |
| Choline | 20.1mg | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 0.188g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.04mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.039mg | 3% |
| Fats | 1.85g | 0.62g | 2% |
| Carbs | 13.79g | 19.94g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 0.61mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.9µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 0.134g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.19g | 17.24g | N/A |
| Potassium | 100mg | 88mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.156g | 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% |
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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
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8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.138g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Buckwheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Buckwheat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)