Buckwheat
Packaged product Grains and Pasta Tesco
Buckwheat contains 234 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 portion, 100 g (100 g) provides about 234 kcal.
Roughly 74% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 14% from protein and 12% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in grains and pasta on FoodFactly, where the median is 346 kcal per 100 g across 115 products.
100 g provides 122% of the Daily Value for copper, 57% of the Daily Value for manganese and 55% of the Daily Value for magnesium.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 234 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 3 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat L | 0.6 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 79 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 42 g | 15% |
| Dietary fiber L | 3.6 g | 13% |
| Total sugars L | 0.6 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 7.8 g | 16% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.21 mg | 12% |
| Calcium L | 16.3 mg | 1% |
| Iron L | 2.2 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium L | 231 mg | 55% |
| Phosphorus L | 362 mg | 29% |
| Potassium L | 460 mg | 10% |
| Zinc L | 2.4 mg | 22% |
| Copper L | 1.1 mg | 122% |
| Manganese L | 1.3 mg | 57% |
% 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 74%
- Fat 12%
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
- Protein7.8 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 12.2 g)
- Fiber3.6 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 6 g)
- Sugars0.6 gbelow the median for grains and pasta (median 0.8 g)
- Fat3 gabove the median for grains and pasta (median 2.9 g)
- Sodium79 mgin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 4 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water10.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Other components (2)
| Water L | 10.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
Ingredients
Dried buckwheat
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Similar products
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole buckwheat Western Family | 240 | 10 g | 52 g | 2 g |
| Buckwheat Penne By sainsbury's | 184 | 6.4 g | 34.5 g | 1.6 g |
| Buckwheat Ярмарка | 300 | 12.5 g | 57.5 g | 2.5 g |
| Organic buckwheat biorina | 160 | 6 g | 27 g | 1.5 g |
| Buckwheat In Bags For Cooking Monolith | 312 | 12.6 g | 57.1 g | 3.3 g |
| Trigo sarraceno descascarado Ying Yang | 324 | 11.1 g | 64.4 g | 2.2 g |
| Grano Saraceno decorticato Molino Filippini | 325 | 12 g | 59 g | 3 g |
| Buchweizen Житница | 334 | 13.3 g | 57.6 g | 3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Buckwheat?
100 g of Buckwheat has 234 kcal. Serving, 1 portion, 100 g (100 g): about 234 kcal.
How much protein is in Buckwheat?
Buckwheat contains 7.8 g of protein per 100 g (16% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 7.8 g in serving, 1 portion, 100 g (100 g). About 14% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other grains and pasta, that is in the lowest quarter (median 12.2 g).
How many carbs are in Buckwheat?
Buckwheat has 42 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.6 g of fiber and 0.6 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Buckwheat?
Buckwheat contains 3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.6 g is saturated (3% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Buckwheat contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (122% DV), manganese (57% DV), magnesium (55% DV), phosphorus (29% DV) and zinc (22% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Buckwheat?
100 g contains 79 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated March 27, 2026. 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
- Open Food Facts, record 5051399223438. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 27, 2026. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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