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Buckwheat — Nutrition Facts
USDA FoodData Central · Low protein density3.9 g protein per 100 kcal
Protein 14% · 13.3 g
Carbs 77% · 71.5 g
Fat 8% · 3.4 g
Diet compliance
| Diet | Why |
|---|
| ✗ Keto | 61.5 g net carbs / 100 g — keto-friendly means <6 g |
| ✗ Carnivore | not animal flesh |
| ✓ Vegan | no animal products |
| ✓ Vegetarian | no meat or fish (dairy/eggs OK) |
| ✗ Whole30 | contains an excluded group |
Nutrition label — per 100 g
Nutrition Facts
Buckwheat · per 100 g
Calories343
Total Fat 3.4 g4% DV
Saturated Fat 0.7 g4% DV
Cholesterol 0 mg0% DV
Sodium 1 mg0% DV
Total Carbs 71.5 g26% DV
Fiber 10 g36% DV
Sugars – g
Protein 13.3 g27% DV
Vitamin D 0 µg · Calcium 18 mg · Iron 2.2 mg · Potassium 460 mg
Based on FDA Daily Values · USDA FoodData Central
Calories & protein per common portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories |
|---|
| 100 grams | 100 g | 343 |
| 1 cup | 170 g | 583.1 |
Protein per calorie
Buckwheat delivers 3.9 g of protein per 100 calories — see where it ranks →
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FAQ
How many calories are in Buckwheat?
Buckwheat has 343 calories per 100 grams, which is about 583.1 calories per 1 cup.
How much protein is in Buckwheat?
Buckwheat has 13.3 g of protein per 100 grams — 3.9 g of protein per 100 calories.
Is Buckwheat keto-friendly?
Buckwheat has 61.5 g net carbs per 100 g, so it is not keto-friendly under the 6 g net-carbs-per-100 g rule of thumb.
Is Buckwheat vegan?
Buckwheat is vegan — it contains no animal-derived ingredients.
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