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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Buckwheat (Uncooked)"
| Food Name: Buckwheat (Uncooked) | |
| Food Group: Grains and Pasta | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 343 | Total Fat (g): 3 |
| Protein (g): 13 | Carbohydrates (g): 72 |
| Fiber (g): 10 | Net Carbs (g): 62 |
| Water (g): 10 | |
| Fats | |
| Saturated Fat (g): 1 | Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 1040 |
| Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 1039 | Omega-3 (mg): 78 |
| Omega-6 (mg): 961 | |
| Vitamins | |
| Niacin/B3 (mg): 7 | Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 |
| Folate/B9 (mcg): 30 | Food Folate (mcg): 30 |
| Folate DFE (mcg): 30 | |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 18 | Iron (mg): 2 |
| Magnesium (mg): 231 | Phosphorus (mg): 347 |
| Potassium (mg): 460 | Sodium (mg): 1 |
| Zinc (mg): 2 | Copper (mg): 1 |
| Manganese (mg): 1 | Selenium (mcg): 8 |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 192 | Threonine (mg): 506 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 498 | Leucine (mg): 832 |
| Lysine (mg): 672 | Methionine (mg): 172 |
| Cystine (mg): 229 | Phenylalanine (mg): 520 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 241 | Valine (mg): 678 |
| Arginine (mg): 982 | Histidine (mg): 309 |
| Alanine (mg): 748 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 1133 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 2046 | Glycine (mg): 1031 |
| Proline (mg): 507 | Serine (mg): 685 |
| Other Compounds | |
| PRAL Score: 3 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about Buckwheat (Uncooked)
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Buckwheat (Uncooked)'?
100 grams of 'Buckwheat (Uncooked)' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 13g (around 26% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 72g (around 26% of daily requirement),
Fat – 3g (around 4% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Carbohydrates while lower in Fat, making it more suitable for diets that are high-carb and also suitable for those requiring low Fat intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Buckwheat (Uncooked)'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Buckwheat (Uncooked)' provides around 343 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from carbohydrates, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 17% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a calorie-dense food choice.
Is 'Buckwheat (Uncooked)' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Buckwheat (Uncooked)' is mainly a source of carbohydrates. It contains 13g protein, 72g carbs, and 3g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on carbohydrates.
Does 'Buckwheat (Uncooked)' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Buckwheat (Uncooked)' is a good source of the following minerals per 100g:
Magnesium (mg): 231 mg (55% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 347 mg (28% DV),
Copper (mg): 1 mg (111% DV),
Manganese (mg): 1 mg (43% DV).
It is also an average source of:
Zinc (mg): 2 mg (18% DV).
'Buckwheat (Uncooked)' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 18 mg (1% DV),
Iron (mg): 2 mg (11% DV),
Potassium (mg): 460 mg (10% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 8 mcg (15% DV),
Sodium (mg): 1 mg (0% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Buckwheat (Uncooked) in significant amounts?
'Buckwheat (Uncooked)' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Niacin/B3 (mg): 7 mg (44% DV).
It provides an average amount of:
Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 mg (20% DV).
'Buckwheat (Uncooked)' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Folate/B9 (mcg): 30 mcg (8% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 30 mcg (8% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 30 mcg (8% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Buckwheat (Uncooked)' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Buckwheat (Uncooked)' does not contain significant amounts of commonly overconsumed nutrients per 100g.