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Gluten-free, fiber source, low fat
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Buckwheat stick (20 g) has 74 calories. That works out to 370 calories per 100 g. It contains 14.4 g of carbs, 2 g of protein, 0.7 g of fat and 1.4 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Manganese covers 10% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 20 g
74
KCAL / 20G
Carbs
14.4g
· 5% DV
Protein
2g
· 4% DV
Fat
0.7g
· 1% DV
Fiber
1.4g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 80% · Protein 11% · Fat 9%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 74 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.7 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.12 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 42 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 14.4 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Protein | 2 g | 4% |
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) | 20 g | 74 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 10 g | 37 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 30 g | 111 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 40 g | 148 kcal |
| 3 piece (medium) | 60 g | 222 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 60 g | 222 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 370 kcal |
| 5 piece (large) | 100 g | 370 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 100 g | 370 kcal |
Calculated from 370 calories per 100 g.
A buckwheat stick is a processed grain snack shaped from a dough made with buckwheat flour or buckwheat-containing ingredients. Commercial versions are often baked, but recipes and ingredient combinations vary by product.
Not necessarily: buckwheat is a seed, not a type of wheat. A buckwheat stick may still contain other grains depending on how it is made, so the name alone does not describe every ingredient.
Serve a buckwheat stick with hummus, bean dip, or a thick yogurt-based dip for a crunchy snack. Dip it just before eating, since leaving it in a moist dip can make it soften and break.
Yes, you can mix buckwheat flour with water and a little oil, shape the dough into sticks, and bake until crisp. Resting the dough before shaping can make it less prone to crumbling.
Buckwheat sticks pair well with cheese, olives, or a bowl of soup as a crunchy side. Add them shortly before eating soup so they do not absorb liquid and lose their texture.
Keep buckwheat sticks in an airtight container in a cool, dry place to protect them from humidity. Moist air is what most often makes a crisp stick turn soft; discard any that develop mold or an off smell.
No, buckwheat sticks are usually a crisp snack rather than a direct bread substitute. They can accompany a meal, but their dry texture and typical use make them less suitable as the main base for a sandwich.
They can contribute to fullness because buckwheat sticks contain fiber, but a few sticks on their own may not make a balanced snack. Pair them with a protein-rich food such as yogurt, cheese, or hummus.
Yes, buckwheat sticks contain carbohydrates and can raise blood sugar; their fiber does not cancel that effect. If you manage diabetes, consider the portion alongside the rest of your meal and ask your clinician for personal guidance.
Buckwheat sticks soften when they absorb moisture from the air, especially after a package is left open. Seal them promptly after serving; briefly reheating a still-fresh stick in the oven may restore some crispness.
Vitamins
B1
0.07mg · 6% DV
B3
0.84mg · 5% DV
B6
0.08mg · 5% DV
B5
0.16mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.22mg · 10% DV
Copper
0.08mg · 9% DV
Magnesium
22mg · 5% DV
Phosphorus
36mg · 5% DV
Sodium
42mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
44mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 74 calories in 1 piece (medium) (20 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
A Buckwheat stick is a crisp, stick-shaped snack typically baked with buckwheat flour. Despite its name, buckwheat is not a cereal grain; recipes can also include other flours or seeds, so ingredients vary by product. The stick format is a convenient way to enjoy buckwheat as a snack rather than as the groats used in dishes such as porridge or kasha. Serve one alongside tea or coffee, add it to a lunchbox, or offer it with cheese, dips or soup. Its crunchy texture works especially well for scooping up hummus or other spreads.
Buckwheat sticks are mainly a source of carbohydrates, with some fibre and relatively little fat; 100 g provides 7 g of fibre. Pair one with yogurt or another protein-rich food for a more filling snack.
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
0.12g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.22g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.32g
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.