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Dense, fiber-rich buckwheat pressed cake
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Buckwheat presscake (40 g) has 137 calories. That works out to 343 calories per 100 g. It contains 28.6 g of carbs, 5 g of protein, 1.4 g of fat and 4 g of fiber. Its 0.4 mg of Copper covers 49% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 54 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 40 g
137
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
28.6g
· 10% DV
Protein
5g
· 10% DV
Fat
1.4g
· 2% DV
Fiber
4g
· 14% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 78% · Protein 14% · Fat 8%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 137 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1.4 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.29 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 1.6 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 28.6 g | 10% |
| Fiber | 4 g | 14% |
| Protein | 5 g | 10% |
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 piece (medium) | 40 g | 137 kcal |
| 0.25 piece (quarter) | 10 g | 34 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 20 g | 69 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 20 g | 69 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 70 g | 240 kcal |
| 1 cup (shredded) | 75 g | 257 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 90 g | 309 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 343 kcal |
| 1 serving (whole) | 100 g | 343 kcal |
Calculated from 343 calories per 100 g.
Buckwheat presscake has a mild, earthy buckwheat flavor and a dry, crisp texture. Its taste is usually subtle enough to pair with sweet toppings such as fruit or savory choices such as cheese.
Eat buckwheat presscake plain as a crisp snack, or top it with spreads and other ingredients. It also works crumbled over yogurt or a salad; add it just before serving if you want it to stay crisp.
No, buckwheat presscake is generally ready to eat straight from the package. You can warm it or add it to a dish, but cooking is not usually needed unless the product’s own instructions say otherwise.
The form of buckwheat used can vary by product. Buckwheat presscake is formed by pressing buckwheat into a cake, but the ingredient list is the reliable way to tell whether a particular one uses groats, flour, or other ingredients.
Yes, buckwheat presscake can stand in for toast or crackers as a base for toppings. It is usually more brittle than bread, so use modest amounts of topping and serve it soon after assembling.
Yes, you can crush buckwheat presscake into coarse crumbs for a crunchy topping or coating. It will not behave exactly like soft breadcrumbs, so press the crumbs onto food rather than expecting them to bind a mixture.
Yes, buckwheat presscake softens when it sits in soup or another liquid. Crumble it over the bowl just before eating to keep some crunch, rather than adding it while the soup is cooking.
Keep opened buckwheat presscake in an airtight container in a cool, dry place so it stays crisp. Moisture can soften it, and the package’s storage instructions and date are the best guide for that specific product.
People with diabetes can include buckwheat presscake, but its carbohydrates can raise blood glucose. Consider the portion and what you eat with it; ask a dietitian or doctor for advice tailored to your glucose targets and treatment.
Buckwheat presscake does not cause weight loss by itself. Its fiber may help make a snack more filling, but toppings and portion size also affect how satisfying and energy-dense the snack is.
Vitamins
B3
2.8mg · 18% DV
B2
0.17mg · 13% DV
B5
0.48mg · 10% DV
Biotin
2.4µg · 8% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.44mg · 49% DV
Manganese
0.52mg · 23% DV
Magnesium
92mg · 22% DV
Phosphorus
139mg · 20% DV
Potassium ⭐
184mg · 5% DV
Sodium
1.6mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 137 calories in 1 piece (medium) (40 g):
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Buckwheat presscake is a dense, dry buckwheat product, made by pressing the seeds; depending on how it is produced, it may be the meal left after oil extraction. It is not usually a sweet cake, but an ingredient to crumble, grind or mix into other foods. Buckwheat has long been used across parts of Europe and Asia, though it is botanically unrelated to wheat.
Its flavour is gently earthy and nutty, and its firm texture can seem dry on its own. Use it in bread dough, porridge, soups or cereal, or soften it with yoghurt and fruit. It is notably rich in fibre and provides substantial carbohydrate; a 40 g piece has about 4 g of fibre. Start with a modest amount and pair it with moist ingredients.
High
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
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.29g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.41g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.41g
Omega 6:3 ratio 12.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (12.7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.