Grains & pasta

Buckwheat flour, whole-groat

FDC 170687cup (120 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 71 · +7 vs Grains & pasta median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Buckwheat flour, whole-groat is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 71 of 100. Within grains & pasta it ranks 11 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of magnesium (60% DV), an excellent source of dietary fiber (36% DV), an excellent source of protein (25% DV). Most of its 335 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 12.6 g · 14%Carb 70.6 g · 78%Fat 3.1 g · 8%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories335 kcal17%
Total fat3.1 g4%
Saturated fat0.68 g3%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium11 mg0%
Carbohydrate71 g26%
Dietary fiber10 g36%
Sugars2.6 g
Protein13 g25%
Potassium577 mg12%
Calcium41 mg3%
Iron4.1 mg23%
Magnesium251 mg60%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.32 mg2%

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 170687

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Magnesium60% DV
Dietary fiber36% DV
Protein25% DV
Iron23% DV
Potassium12% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the grains & pasta median

Nutrient density71 vs 64 median
Protein / 100 g13 vs 11 median
Fiber / 100 g10 vs 6.7 median
Sodium / 100 g11 vs 5 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Amaranth grain, uncookedDensity 72 vs 71Amaranth grain, cookedDensity 73 vs 71Vital wheat glutenDensity 76 vs 71

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