Buckwheat vs Barley flour or meal
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Buckwheat is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Buckwheat 343
Barley flour 345
Protein (g)
Buckwheat 13.3
Barley flour 10.5
Carbs (g)
Buckwheat 71.5
Barley flour 74.5
Fat (g)
Buckwheat 3.40
Barley flour 1.60
Fiber (g)
Buckwheat 10.0
Barley flour 10.1
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Buckwheat — 13.3g vs 10.5g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Buckwheat — 343 vs 345 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Buckwheat scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Buckwheat | Barley flour or meal | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 343 kcal | 345 kcal | -1% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 9.75 g | 12.1 g | -19% |
| Protein | 13.3 g | 10.5 g | +26% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 3.40 g | 1.60 g | +113% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 71.5 g | 74.5 g | -4% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 10.0 g | 10.1 g | -1% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.741 g | 0.335 g | +121% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.04 g | 0.205 g | +407% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.101 mg | 0.370 mg | -73% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.425 mg | 0.114 mg | +273% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 7.02 mg | 6.27 mg | +12% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 1.23 mg | 0.145 mg | +750% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.210 mg | 0.396 mg | -47% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 30.0 ug | 8.00 ug | +275% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | — | 37.8 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, beta | — | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 0.570 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 18.0 mg | 32.0 mg | -44% |
| Iron, Fe | 2.20 mg | 2.68 mg | -18% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 231 mg | 96.0 mg | +141% |
| Phosphorus, P | 347 mg | 296 mg | +17% |
| Potassium, K | 460 mg | 309 mg | +49% |
| Sodium, Na | 1.00 mg | 4.00 mg | -75% |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.40 mg | 2.00 mg | +20% |
| Copper, Cu | 1.10 mg | 0.343 mg | +221% |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.30 mg | 1.03 mg | +26% |
| Selenium, Se | 8.30 ug | 37.7 ug | -78% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1435 kj | 1443 kj | -1% |
| Ash | 2.10 g | 1.28 g | +64% |
| Total Sugars | — | 0.800 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 30.0 ug | 8.00 ug | +275% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 30.0 ug | 8.00 ug | +275% |
| Betaine | — | 65.5 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | — | 160 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 2.20 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.035 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.018 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.010 g | 0.004 g | +150% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.025 g | 0.008 g | +212% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.450 g | 0.286 g | +57% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.047 g | 0.012 g | +292% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.023 g | 0.004 g | +475% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.988 g | 0.168 g | +488% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.012 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.04 g | 0.771 g | +35% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.961 g | 0.695 g | +38% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.078 g | 0.077 g | +1% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.192 g | 0.175 g | +10% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.506 g | 0.356 g | +42% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.498 g | 0.383 g | +30% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.832 g | 0.713 g | +17% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.672 g | 0.391 g | +72% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.172 g | 0.202 g | -15% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.229 g | 0.232 g | -1% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.520 g | 0.589 g | -12% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.241 g | 0.301 g | -20% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.678 g | 0.515 g | +32% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.982 g | 0.526 g | +87% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.309 g | 0.236 g | +31% |
| Alanine | 0.748 g | 0.409 g | +83% |
| Aspartic acid | 1.13 g | 0.655 g | +73% |
| Glutamic acid | 2.05 g | 2.74 g | -25% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.03 g | 0.380 g | +171% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.507 g | 1.25 g | -59% |
| Serine | 0.685 g | 0.443 g | +55% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | — | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | — | 0 mg | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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