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Buckwheat (cooked)

Not wheat at all — a seed with rutin and a low-glycemic reputation.

EnergyProteinCarbsFiberFat
Per 100 g92 kcal 3.4 g19.9 g 2.7 g0.6 g
Per 100 kcal— 3.7 g21.7 g 2.9 g0.7 g
One cup · 168 g155 kcal5.7 g33.5 g4.5 g1.0 g

Where the calories come from

protein 14%carbs 81%6%

Also in 100 g

Total sugars0.9 g
Saturated fat0.1 g
Sodium4 mg · 0% DV
Potassium88 mg · 2% DV
Calcium7 mg · 1% DV
Iron1 mg · 4% DV
Magnesium51 mg · 12% DV
Vitamin C0.0 mg · 0% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)0 mcg · 0% DV
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.1 mg · 1% DV
Folate (DFE)14 mcg · 4% DV
Choline20.1 mg · 4% DV
Vitamin B60.08 mg · 5% DV
Phosphorus70 mg · 6% DV
Copper0.15 mg · 17% DV
Potassium : sodium22.0 : 1 · favorable
Protein5.7 g · 11% DVFiber4.5 g · 16% DVPotassium148 mg · 3% DVCalcium12 mg · 1% DVIron1.3 mg · 7% DVMagnesium86 mg · 20% DVSodium6.7 mg · 0% DV

DV = FDA daily value for adults (21 CFR 101.9). A dash (—) means the USDA entry for this food does not report that nutrient — we leave it blank rather than estimate it. Values synced from USDA FoodData Central., entry 170686 Fiber sits inside the carbs figure.

888 gfor 30 g protein
817 kcalthose grams cost
2.7 gfiber per 100 g

Where it sits in the whole library

01002003004005006007001020304050607080g proteinkcal per 100 g →↑ lean & protein-richenergy-dense ↓Chicken breastRolled oatsBuckwheat
0100200300400500600700510152025303540g fiberkcal per 100 g →↑ fiber-heavyrefined ↓Chia seedsBroccoliBuckwheat
05101520253691215g fiber /100 kcalg protein per 100 kcal →↑ fiber-rich caloriesempty calories ↓LentilsChicken breastBuckwheat

Rank within grains

Oat bran7.0 gWheat germ6.4 gWhole wheat bread4.9 gSpelt4.3 gWhole wheat pasta4.0 gBagel4.0 gWild rice4.0 gTeff3.8 gAmaranth3.7 gBulgur3.7 gBuckwheat3.7 gPasta3.7 g#11 of 38 in Grains · protein per 100 kcal

Fiber, in context

Buckwheat2.7 gRolled oats10.1 gBroccoli3.3 gWhite rice0.9 g

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