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Fiber-rich buckwheat dish with tomato-based sauce
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Buckwheat with tomato sauce (180 g) has 166 calories. That works out to 92 calories per 100 g. It contains 32 g of carbs, 6.1 g of protein, 2.2 g of fat and 4.9 g of fiber. Its 0.7 mg of Manganese covers 30% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
166
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
32g
· 12% DV
Protein
6.1g
· 12% DV
Fat
2.2g
· 3% DV
Fiber
4.9g
· 18% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 74% · Protein 14% · Fat 12%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 166 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.2 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.32 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 324 mg | 14% |
| Total carbohydrate | 32 g | 12% |
| Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% |
| Protein | 6.1 g | 12% |
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 serving (medium) | 180 g | 166 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (grated) | 18 g | 17 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (grated) | 36 g | 33 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 83 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 92 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 160 g | 147 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 230 kcal |
| 1 pack (jumbo) | 300 g | 276 kcal |
Calculated from 92 calories per 100 g.
Buckwheat with tomato sauce is made by simmering buckwheat in a seasoned tomato mixture until tender. Rinse and drain the groats, cook onion and tomato into a sauce, then add the buckwheat and enough water for it to absorb as it cooks.
No, buckwheat with tomato sauce is made with buckwheat groats, which come from a seed rather than wheat. Despite the name, buckwheat is not a type of wheat; check packaged ingredients if the dish includes extra sauces or seasonings.
To keep buckwheat with tomato sauce from getting mushy, avoid adding excess liquid and stirring continuously. Cook it gently until the groats are just tender, then take the pan off the heat and let it stand covered so the texture can settle.
Yes, roasted buckwheat works well in buckwheat with tomato sauce and gives the dish a deeper, nuttier flavor. Unroasted groats also work, but their flavor is milder; follow the package directions and check the texture as they cook.
Garlic, black pepper, paprika, and oregano go well in buckwheat with tomato sauce. Add chili flakes for heat or fresh parsley at the end for freshness; keep the seasoning balanced so it complements rather than masks the tomato.
Yes, buckwheat with tomato sauce can be made without onions. Build flavor with garlic, olive oil, herbs, or a little sautéed pepper instead, and let the tomato sauce simmer until it tastes rich before adding the groats.
Buckwheat with tomato sauce pairs well with a green salad, roasted vegetables, or a spoonful of plain yogurt. For a more substantial meal, serve it with beans, lentils, or grilled chicken alongside.
Yes, buckwheat with tomato sauce can be frozen in meal-size portions. The groats may soften after thawing, so cool the dish promptly, seal it in a freezer-safe container, and reheat it thoroughly after thawing.
Yes, buckwheat with tomato sauce works well for meal prep because it can be cooked ahead and portioned for later meals. Store it covered in the refrigerator, and add fresh herbs or a salad when serving to brighten the reheated dish.
Buckwheat with tomato sauce can fit into some diabetes meal plans, but the portion and the rest of the meal matter because buckwheat contains carbohydrates. Individual blood-glucose responses vary, so ask your clinician or dietitian how it fits your plan.
Vitamins
B3
1.98mg · 12% DV
Biotin
3.24µg · 11% DV
B1
0.13mg · 11% DV
Vitamin C
8.64mg · 10% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.68mg · 30% DV
Copper
0.22mg · 24% DV
Phosphorus
155mg · 22% DV
Magnesium
76mg · 18% DV
Sodium
324mg · 14% DV
Potassium ⭐
306mg · 9% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Buckwheat with tomato sauce combines cooked buckwheat groats with a tomato-based sauce. It is a simple home-style preparation rather than a dish tied to one particular cuisine; buckwheat is especially familiar in parts of Eastern Europe, while tomato sauce makes this version easy to adapt in kitchens around the world.
Serve it warm as a light main or as a side alongside vegetables, salad or a spoonful of yogurt. The groats have a pleasantly earthy, slightly nutty flavour, balanced by the sauce’s gentle acidity. Buckwheat gives the dish fibre as well as carbohydrates. For a lighter plate, use just enough oil to soften the sauce’s aromatics and add extra vegetables or fresh herbs.
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 2
Minimally 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
0.32g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.43g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.63g
Omega 6:3 ratio 11.6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (11.6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.