Khorasan wheat vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are khorasan wheat and buckwheat different?
- Khorasan wheat is higher than buckwheat in selenium, manganese, vitamin B1, phosphorus, copper, iron, vitamin B3, fiber, zinc, and magnesium.
- Khorasan wheat covers your daily need for selenium, 144% more than buckwheat.
- Khorasan wheat contains 14 times more vitamin B1 than buckwheat. Khorasan wheat contains 0.566mg of vitamin B1, while buckwheat contains 0.04mg.
- Buckwheat has a higher glycemic index (51) than khorasan wheat (40).
Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, uncooked and Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked types were used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +154.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +214.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +358% |
| Contains more IronIron | +371.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +246.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +503.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +420% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +578.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3604.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20% |
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 | +577.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1315% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +371.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +578.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +164.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +236.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +28.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.54 g
Fats:
2.13 g
Carbs:
70.58 g
Water:
11.07 g
Other:
1.68 g
Protein:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.62 g
Carbs:
19.94 g
Water:
75.63 g
Other:
0.43 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +330.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +243.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +254% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +290.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +583.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.196 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.213 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.621 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.134 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.188 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +13.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +230.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -31.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
52.41 g
Sucrose:
0.55 g
Glucose:
0.62 g
Fructose:
0.11 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
6.56 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +37.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +210% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Fructose
~0.1g
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Lactose
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Galactose
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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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 81.5µg | 2.2µg | 144% |
| Manganese | 2.735mg | 0.403mg | 101% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.566mg | 0.04mg | 44% |
| Phosphorus | 364mg | 70mg | 42% |
| Copper | 0.506mg | 0.146mg | 40% |
| Iron | 3.77mg | 0.8mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.375mg | 0.94mg | 34% |
| Fiber | 11.1g | 2.7g | 34% |
| Zinc | 3.68mg | 0.61mg | 28% |
| Protein | 14.54g | 3.38g | 22% |
| Starch | 52.41g | 22% | |
| Magnesium | 130mg | 51mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 70.58g | 19.94g | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.259mg | 0.077mg | 14% |
| Calories | 337kcal | 92kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.949mg | 0.359mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.184mg | 0.039mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 403mg | 88mg | 9% |
| Folate | 14µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.61mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.621g | 0.188g | 3% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Fats | 2.13g | 0.62g | 2% |
| Choline | 25.8mg | 20.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 59.48g | 17.24g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.84g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Sodium | 5mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 1.9µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.196g | 0.134g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.213g | 0.188g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.13mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.442mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.566mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.112mg | 0.212mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.416mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.251mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.772mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.687mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.379mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.11g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.048g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
150%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Khorasan wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Khorasan wheat is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Khorasan wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Khorasan wheat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.062g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)