"Buckwheat ""kasha"""
Packaged product Nuts and Seeds
"Buckwheat ""kasha""" contains 356 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 0.25 cup, 45 g (45 g) provides about 160 kcal.
Roughly 77% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 14% from protein and 8% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in nuts and seeds on FoodFactly, where the median is 456 kcal per 100 g across 771 products.
100 g provides 22% of the Daily Value for iron.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 356 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 3.3 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 11 mg | 4% |
| Sodium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 71.1 g | 26% |
| Dietary fiber L | 4.4 g | 16% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 13.3 g | 27% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron L | 4 mg | 22% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 14%
- Carbohydrates 77%
- Fat 8%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein13.3 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 17.9 g)
- Fiber4.4 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 10 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 1.5 g)
- Fat3.3 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 30 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 1.5 g)
- Sodium0 mgin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 5 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Other components (1)
| Vitamin A, IU L | 0 IU |
|---|
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 356 kcal | 356 kcal |
| Protein | 13.3 g | 13.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 71.1 g | 71.1 g |
| Fat | 3.3 g | 3.3 g |
| Fiber | 4.4 g | 4.4 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0 mg |
Product details
- Barcode
- 0052851140060
- Label serving
- 0.25 cup (45 g)
- Category
- Seeds
- Nutri-Score
- A as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 1 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Buckwheat
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in "Buckwheat ""kasha"""?
100 g of "Buckwheat ""kasha""" has 356 kcal. Serving, 0.25 cup, 45 g (45 g): about 160 kcal.
Is "Buckwheat ""kasha""" high in protein?
"Buckwheat ""kasha""" contains 13.3 g of protein per 100 g (27% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6 g in serving, 0.25 cup, 45 g (45 g). About 14% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other nuts and seeds, that is in the lowest quarter (median 17.9 g).
How many carbs are in "Buckwheat ""kasha"""?
"Buckwheat ""kasha""" has 71.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4.4 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in "Buckwheat ""kasha"""?
"Buckwheat ""kasha""" contains 3.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does "Buckwheat ""kasha""" contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iron (22% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in "Buckwheat ""kasha"""?
100 g contains 0 mg of sodium, 0% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated April 23, 2020. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2119576. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated January 19, 2018. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0052851140060. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 23, 2020. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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