Nutrition facts
Per 100 grams
- Energy
- 356.1 kcal1490.1 kJ
- Carbohydrates
- 71.1 g
- Protein
- 11.1 g
- Total fat
- 3 g
- Dietary fiber
- 4 g
- Sodium
- 0 mg
- Calcium
- 13.6 mg
Nutrition referenceStaples & 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
- 71.1g
- Protein
- 11.1g
- Fat
- 3g
Reference values
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.
Portion guidance
How to use the serving references
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.
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.
