Buckwheat vs Oats – Which is Healthier?

Our Verdict

When comparing buckwheat to oats, we picked the oats.

Why?

First of all, for any thinking about the health concerns sometimes associated with wheat: buckwheat is not a kind of wheat, nor is it even in the same family; it’s not a grain, but a flowering plant. Buckwheat is to wheat as a lionfish is to lions.

That said, while these are both excellent foods, one of them is so good it makes the other one look bad in comparison:

In terms of macros, oats have more carbs, but also more protein and more fiber.

When it comes to vitamins, a clear winner emerges: oats have more of vitamins B1, B2, B5, B6, and B9, while buckwheat is higher in vitamin K and choline.

In the category of minerals, things are even more pronounced: oats are higher in calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc. On the other hand, buckwheat is higher in selenium.

All in all: as ever, enjoy both, but if you’re picking one, oats cannot be beaten.

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Take care!