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Gluten-free, fiber-rich, mineral and vitamin dense cake
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 slice (medium) of Buckwheat flour cake (60 g) has 171 calories. That works out to 285 calories per 100 g. It contains 28.8 g of carbs, 3.3 g of protein, 4.5 g of fat and 2.1 g of fiber. Its 0.4 mg of Manganese covers 16% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 60 g
171
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
28.8g
· 10% DV
Protein
3.3g
· 7% DV
Fat
4.5g
· 6% DV
Fiber
2.1g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 68% · Protein 8% · Fat 24%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 171 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.5 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.96 g | 5% |
| Trans fat | 0.01 g | |
| Sodium | 102 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 28.8 g | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% |
| Protein | 3.3 g | 7% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 slice (medium) | 60 g | 171 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 40 g | 114 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 90 g | 257 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 285 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 100 g | 285 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 120 g | 342 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 150 g | 428 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 513 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 200 g | 570 kcal |
Calculated from 285 calories per 100 g.
To make buckwheat flour cake, whisk the eggs and sugar, then mix in the wet ingredients, buckwheat flour and baking powder. Pour the batter into a prepared tin and bake until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean.
Yes, buckwheat flour can be the only flour in buckwheat flour cake, but the result is usually more delicate and less springy. Eggs help hold it together, and a little starch can make the crumb lighter.
Buckwheat flour has no gluten, so buckwheat flour cake naturally has less lift and elasticity than a wheat-flour cake. Too much liquid, a heavy batter or expired baking powder can make it especially dense.
Buckwheat flour cake can taste earthy or slightly bitter, especially when made with dark, whole-grain flour. Pairing it with apple, honey, cinnamon or chocolate balances that stronger flavour.
Add a moisture-rich ingredient such as yogurt, applesauce or grated apple to buckwheat flour cake. Measure the flour carefully and avoid overbaking; buckwheat’s absorbent crumb can become dry if left in the oven too long.
Yes, buckwheat flour cake can be made without eggs, but it may be more crumbly because buckwheat flour lacks gluten. A commercial egg replacer or a moist binder such as mashed banana can help hold the cake together.
Buckwheat flour cake can provide more fibre and minerals than a cake made only with refined white flour, but it is still cake. Added sugar and frosting affect its overall nutritional value, so consider the ingredients as well as the flour.
Yes, buckwheat flour cake freezes well in individual portions. Wrap each cooled slice tightly and store it in a sealed freezer container; thaw it while wrapped to help keep the crumb from drying out.
Buckwheat flour cake pairs well with berries, apple, toasted nuts or dark chocolate. Serve it plain with tea or coffee, or add yogurt or lightly sweetened cream when you want a more substantial dessert.
Buckwheat flour cake is ready when its centre feels set and a skewer inserted there comes out clean or with a few dry crumbs. Check the middle rather than the edges, which often bake faster.
Vitamins
B3
0.66mg · 4% DV
B1
0.05mg · 4% DV
Biotin
1.2µg · 4% DV
B5
0.15mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.36mg · 16% DV
Copper
0.08mg · 9% DV
Magnesium
32mg · 8% DV
Phosphorus
54mg · 8% DV
Sodium
102mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
66mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 171 calories in 1 slice (medium) (60 g):
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Buckwheat flour cake is made with flour from buckwheat, a seed-like grain that is unrelated to wheat. Recipes vary, but often combine the flour with eggs, fat and a sweetener. It is a style of cake rather than a dish tied to one particular region, and the flour itself is naturally gluten-free; the rest of the recipe and preparation matter too.
Its flavour is gently earthy, and its crumb can feel heartier than that of a conventional wheat-flour cake. It is usually served in slices with tea or coffee, or as a simple dessert. The cake provides some fibre; a 100 g portion has 285 calories. For a lighter serving, choose a modest slice and pair it with fresh fruit.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.96g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.32g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 24:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (24:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.