Yolk vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between yolk and buckwheat
- Buckwheat has less choline, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin D, and folate.
- Yolk covers your daily cholesterol needs 362% more than buckwheat.
- Buckwheat has less cholesterol.
- The glycemic index of buckwheat is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Egg, yolk, raw, fresh 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 | +1742.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +241.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +277% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +457.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2445.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +920% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +89.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +632.7% |
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 | +2766.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +340% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1253.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +732.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +354.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +942.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +3980.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3816.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +171.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +369.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4180.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +295.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +455.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +44.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6143.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2136.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +471.4% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +11.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +42.9% |
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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 Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 1085mg | 0mg | 362% |
| Choline | 820.2mg | 20.1mg | 145% |
| Selenium | 56µg | 2.2µg | 98% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.95µg | 0µg | 81% |
| Vitamin B5 | 2.99mg | 0.359mg | 53% |
| Phosphorus | 390mg | 70mg | 46% |
| Saturated fat | 9.551g | 0.134g | 43% |
| Vitamin A | 381µg | 0µg | 42% |
| Fats | 26.54g | 0.62g | 40% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.528mg | 0.039mg | 38% |
| Folate | 146µg | 14µg | 33% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.738g | 0.188g | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.204g | 0.188g | 27% |
| Vitamin D | 218IU | 0IU | 27% |
| Vitamin D | 5.4µg | 0µg | 27% |
| Protein | 15.86g | 3.38g | 25% |
| Iron | 2.73mg | 0.8mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.35mg | 0.077mg | 21% |
| Vitamin E | 2.58mg | 0.09mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 2.3mg | 0.61mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.055mg | 0.403mg | 15% |
| Calories | 322kcal | 92kcal | 12% |
| Calcium | 129mg | 7mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.04mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.7g | 11% |
| Magnesium | 5mg | 51mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.146mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.024mg | 0.94mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 3.59g | 19.94g | 5% |
| Sodium | 48mg | 4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 1.9µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 109mg | 88mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.59g | 17.24g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.177mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.687mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.866mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.399mg | 0.212mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.217mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.378mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.949mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.416mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.011g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.114g | 0g | N/A |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yolk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buckwheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.417g)