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Buckwheat

Buckwheat

57% daily fiber
17.0g of fiber per cup
Daily goal (30g ⓘ) 57%

Excellent fiber source. Just 1.8 cups to hit your daily 30g.

Fiber Breakdown per 100g

10.0g / 100g
2.2g soluble
7.8g insoluble
Soluble — feeds gut bacteria Insoluble — keeps things moving
Estimated from published research — actual values vary by variety and preparation.
Per Serving
17.0g
1 cup
Calories
343kcal
per 100g
Fiber / 100cal
2.9g
satiety metric
Category Rank
#36/ 153
Top 24%
Rank in Cereal Grains and Pasta Top 24%
Least fiber Most fiber

Buckwheat & Fiber

A cup of buckwheat provides 17.0g of dietary fiber along with 343 calories per 100g. That's 2.9g of fiber per 100 calories — a moderate fiber-to-calorie ratio.

The fiber splits into 2.2g soluble and 7.8g insoluble per 100g. The higher insoluble fiber content supports digestive regularity and gut health.

With 13.2g of protein per 100g, buckwheat also contributes to satiety alongside its fiber content.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID: 170286)