Buckwheat
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| Energy | 343 Calories (per 100 g) |
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| Protein | 13. 25 g (per 100 g) |
| Iron | 2. 2 mg (per 100 g) |
| Family | Polygonaceae |
| Scientific name | Fagopyrum esculentum |
| Did you know | While buckwheat is often thought of as a cereal grain, it is actually a fruit seed that is related to rhubarb and sorrel. |
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| ID | 1236471 |
About Buckwheat
Buckwheat, or common buckwheat, is a plant cultivated for its grain-like seeds and as a cover crop. A related and bitterer species, Fagopyrum tataricum, is a domesticated food plant raised in Asia. Despite the name, buckwheat is not related to wheat, as it is not a grass.
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