Buckwheat nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Buckwheat

Glycemic index ⓘ
Source: Check out our full article on Buckwheat glycemic index https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916522004944Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
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51 (low) |
Glycemic load | 15 (medium) |
Calories ⓘ Calories per 100-gram serving | 92 |
Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 17.24 grams |
Serving Size ⓘ Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 cup (168 grams) |
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | 1 (acidic) |
Oxalates ⓘ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0308814602002121 | 133mg |
Magnesium ⓘHigher in Magnesium content than 78% of foods
Fiber ⓘHigher in Fiber content than 71% of foods
Carbs ⓘHigher in Carbs content than 65% of foods
Net carbs ⓘHigher in Net carbs content than 65% of foods
Copper ⓘHigher in Copper content than 62% of foods
Buckwheat calories (kcal)
Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
---|---|---|
Calories in 100 grams | 92 | |
Calories in 1 cup | 155 | 168 g |
Buckwheat Glycemic index (GI)
Source:
Check out our full article on Buckwheat glycemic index
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916522004944Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
Buckwheat Glycemic load (GL)
Mineral coverage chart
Calcium:
7 mg of 1,000 mg
1%
Iron:
0.8 mg of 8 mg
10%
Magnesium:
51 mg of 420 mg
12%
Phosphorus:
70 mg of 700 mg
10%
Potassium:
88 mg of 3,400 mg
3%
Sodium:
4 mg of 2,300 mg
0%
Zinc:
0.61 mg of 11 mg
6%
Copper:
0.146 mg of 1 mg
16%
Manganese:
0.403 mg of 2 mg
18%
Selenium:
2.2 µg of 55 µg
4%
Choline:
20.1 mg of 550 mg
4%
Mineral chart - relative view
Magnesium
51 mg
TOP 22%
Copper
0.146 mg
TOP 38%
Manganese
0.403 mg
TOP 40%
Zinc
0.61 mg
TOP 64%
Iron
0.8 mg
TOP 67%
Phosphorus
70 mg
TOP 72%
Choline
20.1 mg
TOP 75%
Selenium
2.2 µg
TOP 76%
Calcium
7 mg
TOP 85%
Potassium
88 mg
TOP 85%
Sodium
4 mg
TOP 92%
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
0 IU of 5,000 IU
0%
Vitamin E :
0.09 mg of 15 mg
1%
Vitamin D:
0 µg of 10 µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0 mg of 90 mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.04 mg of 1 mg
3%
Vitamin B2:
0.039 mg of 1 mg
3%
Vitamin B3:
0.94 mg of 16 mg
6%
Vitamin B5:
0.359 mg of 5 mg
7%
Vitamin B6:
0.077 mg of 1 mg
6%
Folate:
14 µg of 400 µg
4%
Vitamin B12:
0 µg of 2 µg
0%
Vitamin K:
1.9 µg of 120 µg
2%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Folate
14 µg
TOP 54%
Vitamin K
1.9 µg
TOP 66%
Vitamin B5
0.359 mg
TOP 68%
Vitamin B3
0.94 mg
TOP 70%
Vitamin B6
0.077 mg
TOP 70%
Vitamin B1
0.04 mg
TOP 78%
Vitamin B2
0.039 mg
TOP 85%
Vitamin E
0.09 mg
TOP 87%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin C
0 mg
TOP 100%
Vitamin B12
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin A
0 IU
TOP 100%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 7%
3.38 g of 50 g
7%
Fats:
Daily Value: 1%
0.62 g of 65 g
1%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 7%
19.94 g of 300 g
7%
Water:
Daily Value: 4%
75.63 g of 2,000 g
4%
Other:
0.43 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
49 mg of 280 mg
18%
Threonine:
129 mg of 1,050 mg
12%
Isoleucine:
127 mg of 1,400 mg
9%
Leucine:
212 mg of 2,730 mg
8%
Lysine:
172 mg of 2,100 mg
8%
Methionine:
44 mg of 1,050 mg
4%
Phenylalanine:
133 mg of 1,750 mg
8%
Valine:
173 mg of 1,820 mg
10%
Histidine:
79 mg of 700 mg
11%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
0.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.188 g
Carbohydrate type breakdown
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0.1 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Fiber content ratio for Buckwheat
Sugar:
0.9 g
Fiber:
2.7 g
Other:
16.34 g
All nutrients for Buckwheat per 100g
Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
Calories | 92kcal | 5% | 75% |
2 times more than Orange![]() |
Protein | 3.38g | 8% | 68% |
1.2 times more than Broccoli![]() |
Fats | 0.62g | 1% | 79% |
53.7 times less than Cheddar Cheese![]() |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Net carbs | 17.24g | N/A | 35% |
3.1 times less than Chocolate![]() |
Carbs | 19.94g | 7% | 35% |
1.4 times less than Rice![]() |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Iron | 0.8mg | 10% | 67% |
3.3 times less than Beef![]() |
Calcium | 7mg | 1% | 85% |
17.9 times less than Milk![]() |
Potassium | 88mg | 3% | 85% |
1.7 times less than Cucumber![]() |
Magnesium | 51mg | 12% | 22% |
2.7 times less than Almond![]() |
Sugar | 0.9g | N/A | 67% |
10 times less than Coca-Cola![]() |
Fiber | 2.7g | 11% | 29% |
1.1 times more than Orange![]() |
Copper | 0.15mg | 16% | 38% |
Equal to Shiitake![]() |
Zinc | 0.61mg | 6% | 64% |
10.3 times less than Beef![]() |
Phosphorus | 70mg | 10% | 72% |
2.6 times less than Chicken meat![]() |
Sodium | 4mg | 0% | 92% |
122.5 times less than White Bread![]() |
Vitamin A | 0IU | 0% | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 0% | 100% | |
Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 1% | 87% |
16.2 times less than Kiwifruit![]() |
Selenium | 2.2µg | 4% | 76% | |
Manganese | 0.4mg | 18% | 40% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 3% | 78% |
6.7 times less than Pea raw![]() |
Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 3% | 85% |
3.3 times less than Avocado![]() |
Vitamin B3 | 0.94mg | 6% | 70% |
10.2 times less than Turkey meat![]() |
Vitamin B5 | 0.36mg | 7% | 68% |
3.1 times less than Sunflower seed![]() |
Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 6% | 70% |
1.5 times less than Oat![]() |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2% | 66% |
53.5 times less than Broccoli![]() |
Folate | 14µg | 4% | 54% |
4.4 times less than Brussels sprout![]() |
Saturated Fat | 0.13g | 1% | 80% |
44 times less than Beef![]() |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.19g | N/A | 78% |
52.1 times less than Avocado![]() |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.19g | N/A | 79% |
250.9 times less than Walnut![]() |
Tryptophan | 0.05mg | 0% | 86% |
6.2 times less than Chicken meat![]() |
Threonine | 0.13mg | 0% | 88% |
5.6 times less than Beef![]() |
Isoleucine | 0.13mg | 0% | 89% |
7.2 times less than Salmon raw![]() |
Leucine | 0.21mg | 0% | 89% |
11.5 times less than Tuna![]() |
Lysine | 0.17mg | 0% | 87% |
2.6 times less than Tofu![]() |
Methionine | 0.04mg | 0% | 89% |
2.2 times less than Quinoa![]() |
Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0% | 89% |
5 times less than Egg![]() |
Valine | 0.17mg | 0% | 88% |
11.7 times less than Soybean raw![]() |
Histidine | 0.08mg | 0% | 88% |
9.5 times less than Turkey meat![]() |
Fructose | 0.1g | 0% | 92% |
59 times less than Apple![]() |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A![]() |
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 92
% Daily Value*
2%
Total Fat
1g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 4mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate
20g
12%
Dietary Fiber
3g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
3g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0%
Calcium
7mg
1%
Iron
1mg
13%
Potassium
88mg
3%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
Low in Cholesterol

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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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No Trans Fats

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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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Low in Saturated Fats

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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Sugars

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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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References
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