BuckwheatNutrition reference
Staples & Grains

Buckwheat

Buckwheat is a gluten-free pseudo-grain with an earthy, nutty flavor, used as groats or flour. Per 100 g it provides about 356 calories with 71.1 g carbs.

356.1
kcalper 100g
Carbs
71.13g
Protein
11.07g
Fat
3.04g
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Nutrition facts

Per 100 grams

Reference values
Measurement basis
Food state
Raw
Edible portion
Whole buckwheat groats, dry edible portion
Measurement basis
Per 100 g raw edible portion
Energy (kcal)
356.1 kcal
Protein
11.0653 g
Carbohydrates
71.1307 g
Fat
3.039 g
Dietary fiber
4 g
Sodium1
<2.5 mg
More nutrients11
Energy (kJ)
1490.1 kJ
Calcium
13.64 mg
Potassium
414 mg
Magnesium
203 mg
Iron
2.444 mg
Zinc
2.236 mg
Vitamin B1
0.5388 mg
Vitamin B2
0.1775 mg
Vitamin B3
5.366 mg
Vitamin B6
0.2776 mg
Vitamin B7
18.6 µg
  1. Unknown

Data sources

2
  1. 1

    USDA FoodData Central — Foundation Foods

    2512378 · Foundation Foods release 2026-04-30

  2. 2

    U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service

    170286 · SR Legacy release April 2018

About this food

Understanding this nutrition reference

Buckwheat is a gluten-free pseudo-grain with a triangular seed and an earthy, nutty flavor. It is eaten as cooked groats and is also milled into flour for soba noodles and pancakes.

Nutritionally, buckwheat is mostly carbohydrate. Per 100 g it provides about 356 kcal, 71.1 g of carbohydrates, 11.1 g of protein, 3.0 g of fat, and 4.0 g of dietary fiber.

Buckwheat is cooked like rice or used in porridge. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.

Plan your portion

How much is in your serving of Buckwheat?

Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical cup of dry buckwheat (about 170 g) provides roughly 605 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.

Calculated from the per-100-g reference. Values are rounded.
ServingWeightCaloriesCarbsProteinFat
100 g100 g356.1 kcal71.1 g11.1 g3 g
1 cup dry170 g605.4 kcal120.9 g18.8 g5.2 g
1/2 cup dry85 g302.7 kcal60.5 g9.4 g2.6 g

Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.

Energy (kcal)
356.1 kcal
Energy (kJ)
1490.1 kJ
Protein
11.0653 g
Carbohydrates
71.1307 g
Fat
3.039 g
Dietary fiber
4 g
Sodium1
<2.5 mg
Calcium
13.64 mg
Potassium
414 mg
Magnesium
203 mg
Iron
2.444 mg
Zinc
2.236 mg
Vitamin B1
0.5388 mg
Vitamin B2
0.1775 mg
Vitamin B3
5.366 mg
Vitamin B6
0.2776 mg
Vitamin B7
18.6 µg

Questions and answers

Buckwheat nutrition FAQ

How many calories are in buckwheat?

Buckwheat provides about 356 calories per 100 g. A typical cup of dry buckwheat (about 170 g) provides roughly 605 calories.

Is buckwheat gluten-free?

Yes. Buckwheat is a pseudo-grain and is naturally gluten-free.

Is buckwheat high in protein?

Buckwheat provides about 11.1 g of protein per 100 g.