What is healthier - buckwheat or rice? The unexpected winner of the "battle" between cereals

10.10.2024 05:50

Some people like rice porridge.

Others believe that buckwheat porridge has a much brighter taste.

And there are many gourmets who adore both rice and buckwheat.

But which product should a person choose who wants to get the maximum benefit and get rid of excess weight as quickly as possible?

It turns out that the winner of the “cereal battle” is buckwheat.

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Why buckwheat is healthier than rice

For a person on a diet, buckwheat is more suitable than rice.

Yes, these products are almost identical in terms of calorie content.

But from the point of view of the ratio of "proteins-fats-carbohydrates" there is a difference. And a very significant one.

Thus, buckwheat has a higher protein content (13 grams per 100 grams of product). The same amount of rice contains less than 7 grams of protein.

Buckwheat is also a “less carbohydrate” product.

Thus, during the period of getting rid of excess weight, it is better to eat buckwheat rather than rice: the feeling of satiety will last longer, and muscles will grow faster.

In addition, buckwheat is better than rice in terms of its content of microelements and nutrients.

For example, buckwheat porridge contains more magnesium, iron, potassium, phosphorus and vitamins.

But rice still beats buckwheat in some ways. For example, the product is a good source of calcium and selenium.

Therefore, do not rush to exclude rice porridge from your diet: it is also very healthy.

Author: Kurchev Anton Deputy Editor-in-Chief