Buckwheat nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Top nutrition facts for Buckwheat
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 92 kcal |
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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 ⓘ Glycemic Load (GL) is a metric that measures both the quality (Glycemic Index) and quantity of carbohydrates in a specific serving of food to estimate its impact on blood sugar levels. It is calculated as: (GI × Carbs in grams) / 100. | 15 (medium) |
| Insulin index ⓘ The insulin index of foods demonstrates how much a food increases the insulin level in the blood, in the first two-hour period after consumption. | 53 ⓘ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11170616/ |
| Net carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 17 g |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 cup (168 g) |
| 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 | 133 mg ⓘ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0308814602002121 |
Buckwheat calories (kcal)
| Calories for different serving sizes of buckwheat | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 92 | |
| Calories in 1 cup | 155 | 168 g |
| Calories for different varieties of buckwheat | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked (this food) | 92 | 100 g |
| Buckwheat groats, roasted, dry | 346 | 100 g |
Extra Nutrition facts for Buckwheat
| Protein per 100 calories ⓘ Shows how many grams of protein you get from 100 calories of this food, calculated as (protein in g ÷ calories) × 100. | 3.7 g |
| Calories per 10 g protein ⓘ Shows how many calories you need to eat from this food to get 10 g of protein, calculated as (calories ÷ protein in g) × 10. | 272 kcal |
| Weight per 100 calories ⓘ Shows how many grams of this food equal 100 kcal—higher grams mean a larger portion for the same calories. | 109 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
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
0µg of 900µg
0%
Vitamin E:
0.27mg of 15mg
1.8%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 20µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0mg of 90mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.12mg of 1mg
10%
Vitamin B2:
0.12mg of 1mg
9%
Vitamin B3:
2.8mg of 16mg
18%
Vitamin B5:
1.1mg of 5mg
22%
Vitamin B6:
0.23mg of 1mg
18%
Folate:
42µg of 400µg
11%
Vitamin B12:
0µg of 2µg
0%
Vitamin K:
5.7µg of 120µg
4.8%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 7%
3.4 g of 50 g
3.4 g (7% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 1%
0.6 g of 65 g
0.6 g (1% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 7%
19.9 g of 300 g
19.9 g (7% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 4%
75.6 g of 2,000 g
75.6 g (4% of DV )
Other:
0.4 g
0.4 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
147mg of 280mg
53%
Threonine:
387mg of 1,050mg
37%
Isoleucine:
381mg of 1,400mg
27%
Leucine:
636mg of 2,730mg
23%
Lysine:
516mg of 2,100mg
25%
Methionine:
132mg of 1,050mg
13%
Phenylalanine:
399mg of 1,750mg
23%
Valine:
519mg of 1,820mg
29%
Histidine:
237mg of 700mg
34%
Fat type information
Saturated fat:
0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat:
0.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.19 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 g
All nutrients for Buckwheat per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 0% | 100% | |
| Calories | 92kcal | 5% | 75% |
2 times more than Orange
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| Protein per 100 calories | 3.7g | N/A | 54% | |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 272kcal | N/A | 43% | |
| Protein | 3.4g | 8% | 69% |
1.2 times more than Broccoli
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| Weight per 100 calories | 109g | N/A | 25% | |
| Fats | 0.62g | 1% | 79% |
53.7 times less than Cheese
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Net carbs | 17g | N/A | 35% |
3.1 times less than Chocolate
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| Carbs | 20g | 7% | 36% |
1.4 times less than Rice
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Vitamin D* | 0 IU | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Magnesium | 51mg | 12% | 14% |
2.7 times less than Almonds
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| Calcium | 7mg | 1% | 81% |
17.9 times less than Milk
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| Potassium | 88mg | 3% | 81% |
1.7 times less than Cucumber
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| Iron | 0.8mg | 10% | 66% |
3.3 times less than Beef broiled
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| Sugar | 0.9g | N/A | 47% |
10 times less than Coca-Cola
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| Fiber | 2.7g | 11% | 23% |
1.1 times more than Orange
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| Copper | 0.15mg | 16% | 24% |
Equal to Shiitake
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| Zinc | 0.61mg | 6% | 57% |
10.3 times less than Beef broiled
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| Phosphorus | 70mg | 10% | 66% |
2.6 times less than Chicken meat
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| Sodium | 4mg | 0% | 92% |
122.5 times less than White bread
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| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 1% | 55% |
16.2 times less than Kiwi
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| Manganese | 0.4mg | 18% | 17% | |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 4% | 57% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 3% | 71% |
6.7 times less than Pea raw
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 3% | 78% |
3.3 times less than Avocado
|
| Vitamin B3 | 0.94mg | 6% | 63% |
10.2 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.36mg | 7% | 44% |
3.1 times less than Sunflower seeds
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 6% | 61% |
1.5 times less than Oats
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2% | 26% |
53.5 times less than Broccoli
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| Folate | 14µg | 4% | 41% |
4.4 times less than Brussels sprouts
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| Choline | 20mg | 4% | 30% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.13g | 1% | 76% |
44 times less than Beef broiled
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| Monounsaturated fat | 0.19g | N/A | 71% |
52.1 times less than Avocado
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.19g | N/A | 72% |
250.9 times less than Walnut
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| Tryptophan | 0.05mg | 0% | 45% |
6.2 times less than Chicken meat
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| Threonine | 0.13mg | 0% | 47% |
5.6 times less than Beef broiled
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| Isoleucine | 0.13mg | 0% | 48% |
7.2 times less than Salmon raw
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| Leucine | 0.21mg | 0% | 48% |
11.5 times less than Tuna Bluefin
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| Lysine | 0.17mg | 0% | 46% |
2.6 times less than Tofu
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| Methionine | 0.04mg | 0% | 49% |
2.2 times less than Quinoa
|
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0% | 48% |
5 times less than Egg
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| Valine | 0.17mg | 0% | 47% |
11.7 times less than Soybean raw
|
| Histidine | 0.08mg | 0% | 47% |
9.5 times less than Turkey meat
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| Fructose | 0.1g | 0% | 12% |
59 times less than Apple
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| Caffeine | 0mg | 0% | 100% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| 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*
0.95%
Total Fat
0.62g
0.61%
Saturated Fat 0.13g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
0.17%
Sodium 4mg
6.6%
Total Carbohydrate
20g
11%
Dietary Fiber
2.7g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
3.4g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
7mg
0.7%
Iron
0.8mg
10%
Potassium
88mg
2.6%
*
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
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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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Low in Cholesterol
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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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No Trans 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 Saturated Fats
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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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Low in Sugars
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References
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