BroccolivsBuckwheat Groats Roasted Dry

Buckwheat Groats Roasted Dry has more protein, Broccoli is lower in calories, while Buckwheat Groats Roasted Dry has more healthy fats for satiety.

🎯When to Eat What

Goal-based picks for Broccoli vs Buckwheat Groats Roasted Dry

⚖️Watching your weight

Go with Broccoli at just 31 kcal per 100g — 91% fewer calories.

🫄Staying full longer

Buckwheat Groats Roasted Dry will keep you satisfied longer with 10.3g fiber, 11.7g protein — fat and protein slow digestion while fiber adds bulk, keeping hunger at bay.

💪Building muscle

Buckwheat Groats Roasted Dry packs 11.7g of protein per 100g (14% of calories from protein) — the better pick for muscle growth and recovery.

❤️Heart health

Buckwheat Groats Roasted Dry is the heart-friendlier option with less sodium, more fiber, more potassium.

🛡️Immune support

Broccoli delivers 91mg of vitamin C per 100g — great for immune function and skin health.

🥑Low-carb or keto

Broccoli has only 6g of carbs per 100g, making it the clear choice for low-carb and ketogenic diets.

🔥Calorie Breakdown

Broccoli
31kcal
Protein27%
Carbs65%
Fat8%
Buckwheat Groats Roasted Dry
346kcal
Protein13%
Carbs81%
Fat6%

💪Macronutrient Comparison

BroccoliBuckwheat Groats Roasted Dry
ProteinB Wins
2.6g
12g
CarbohydratesB Wins
6.3g
75g
Total FatA Wins
0.34g
2.7g
Dietary FiberB Wins
2.4g
10g

📊Full Nutrition Comparison

NutrientBroccoliBuckwheat Groats Roasted DryDiff
💪Macronutrients
Calories31kcal2%346kcal17%<0.1kcal
Protein2.6g5%12g23%<0.1g
Total Fat0.34g0%2.7g3%<0.1g
Saturated Fat<0.1g0%0.59g3%<0.1g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Carbohydrates6.3g2%75g27%<0.1g
Dietary Fiber2.4g9%10g37%<0.1g
Vitamins
Vitamin A8.0mcg1%0mcg0%+8.0mcg
Vitamin C91mg101%0mg0%+91mg
Vitamin D0mcg0%
Vitamin E0.15mg1%
Vitamin K102mcg85%
Vitamin B60.19mg11%0.35mg21%<0.1mg
Vitamin B120mcg0%
Folate65mcg16%42mcg11%+23mcg
Thiamin (B1)<0.1mg6%0.22mg19%<0.1mg
Riboflavin (B2)0.11mg9%0.27mg21%<0.1mg
Niacin (B3)0.64mg4%5.1mg32%<0.1mg
🔶Minerals
Sodium36mg2%11mg0%+25mg
Calcium46mg4%17mg1%+29mg
Iron0.69mg4%2.5mg14%<0.1mg
Potassium303mg6%320mg7%<0.1mg
Phosphorus67mg5%319mg26%<0.1mg
Magnesium21mg5%221mg53%<0.1mg
Zinc0.42mg4%2.4mg22%<0.1mg
Copper<0.1mg7%0.62mg69%<0.1mg
Manganese0.20mg9%1.6mg70%<0.1mg
Selenium1.6mcg3%8.4mcg15%<0.1mcg

🔬Nutritional Analysis

Calories: Broccoli is significantly lower in calories at just 31 kcal per 100g compared to 346 kcal for Buckwheat Groats Roasted Dry — that's 1016% fewer calories, making Broccoli the better choice for calorie-conscious diets.

Protein: Buckwheat Groats Roasted Dry provides more protein with 11.7g versus 2.57g per 100g. In terms of protein-to-calorie efficiency, Broccoli offers better value for building and maintaining muscle.

Fat: Buckwheat Groats Roasted Dry has more fat (2.71g vs 0.34g per 100g), but the combination of fat and protein makes it more satiating — dietary fat helps absorb fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) and supports hormone balance.

Key Vitamins: The most notable vitamin differences are in Vitamin A (Broccoli: 8mcg vs 0mcg), Vitamin C (Broccoli: 91.3mg vs 0mg), Niacin (B3) (Buckwheat Groats Roasted Dry: 5.14mg vs 0.639mg).

Key Minerals: Notable mineral differences include Copper (Buckwheat Groats Roasted Dry: 0.624mg vs 0.059mg), Magnesium (Buckwheat Groats Roasted Dry: 221mg vs 21mg), Manganese (Buckwheat Groats Roasted Dry: 1.62mg vs 0.197mg).

Diet Suitability: Both fit a low-fat diet. Both fit a low-sodium diet. Buckwheat Groats Roasted Dry fits a high-fiber diet.

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Data from USDA FoodData Central. All values per 100g.