Buckwheat Nutrition Facts
Quick answer
One 100 g serving of buckwheat has 343 calories, 71.5 g of carbs, and 10 g of fiber.
Low-sodium
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Nutrition Facts
Calories
583.1
| Amount | %DV* | |
|---|---|---|
| Fat | 5.8 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.2 g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1.7 mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 121.6 g | 44% |
| Fiber | 17 g | 61% |
| Protein | 22.6 g | 45% |
Vitamins & Minerals
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg | 0% |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 30.6 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 782 mg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 392.7 mg | 94% |
| Zinc | 4.1 mg | 37% |
| Vitamin A | 0 mcg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | 0% |
* % Daily Value (DV) shows how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet, based on 2,000 calories a day — FDA Daily Values, 21 CFR 101.9. Not shown for Trans Fat (no DV established) or Sugars (the DV covers added sugars only; this record's Sugars value is total sugars).
Calories by Macronutrient
Protein 14%
Carbs 77%
Fat 8%
Share of calories from each macronutrient — 4 kcal/g protein & carbs, 9 kcal/g fat (FDA's general Atwater factors).
Common questions
How many calories are in a cup (170 g) of buckwheat?
A cup (170 g) serving of buckwheat has 583.1 calories, per USDA FoodData Central.
Is buckwheat high in magnesium?
Yes — a 100 g serving of buckwheat has 231 mg of magnesium, or 55% of the FDA Daily Value. The FDA considers 20% DV or more "high" and 5% DV or less "low."