Flour vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Flour and Buckwheat
- Flour is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Manganese, and Phosphorus, however, Buckwheat is richer in Magnesium.
- Flour's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 62% higher.
- Flour has 15 times more Selenium than Buckwheat. While Flour has 33.9µg of Selenium, Buckwheat has only 2.2µg.
The food types used in this comparison are Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached 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 | +114.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +480% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +54.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +69.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1440.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +131.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +1862.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +528.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +22% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1207.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +533.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +93.3% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +205.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +58.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +282.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +534.5% |
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Other
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +119.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -13.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +116.1% |
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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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 364kcal | 92kcal |
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| Protein | 10.33g | 3.38g |
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| Fats | 0.98g | 0.62g |
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| Net carbs | 73.61g | 17.24g |
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| Carbs | 76.31g | 19.94g |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 51mg |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 7mg |
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| Potassium | 107mg | 88mg |
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| Iron | 4.64mg | 0.8mg |
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| Sugar | 0.27g | 0.9g |
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| Fiber | 2.7g | 2.7g | |
| Copper | 0.144mg | 0.146mg |
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| Zinc | 0.7mg | 0.61mg |
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| Phosphorus | 108mg | 70mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 4mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.09mg |
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| Manganese | 0.682mg | 0.403mg |
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| Selenium | 33.9µg | 2.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.785mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.494mg | 0.039mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.904mg | 0.94mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.438mg | 0.359mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.044mg | 0.077mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 1.9µg |
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| Folate | 183µg | 14µg |
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| Choline | 10.4mg | 20.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.155g | 0.134g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.087g | 0.188g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.413g | 0.188g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.127mg | 0.049mg |
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| Threonine | 0.281mg | 0.129mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.357mg | 0.127mg |
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| Leucine | 0.71mg | 0.212mg |
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| Lysine | 0.228mg | 0.172mg |
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| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.044mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0.133mg |
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| Valine | 0.415mg | 0.173mg |
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| Histidine | 0.23mg | 0.079mg |
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| Fructose | 0.1g |
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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
46%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Flour is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Buckwheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.