Ingredient swap
Brown Rice vs Buckwheat Flour
Brown Rice has 7.5 g protein and 367 calories per 100 g; buckwheat flour has 12.6 g and 335. They behave similarly in recipes.
How to swap
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of brown rice (190 g) ≈ 1½ cup of buckwheat flour.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Brown Rice | Buckwheat Flour |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 367 | 335 better |
| Protein | 7.5 g | 12.6 gbetter |
| Carbs | 76.2 g | 70.6 gbetter |
| Fat | 3.2 g | 3.1 g |
| Fiber | 3.6 g | 10 gbetter |
| Sugar | 0.7 gbetter | 2.6 g |
| Sodium | 4 mgbetter | 11 mg |
| 1 cup weighs | 190 g | 120 g |
"Better" means more protein or fiber, or fewer calories, carbs, sugar or salt. Fat is not scored.
Macros per 100 g
Common questions
Can I use buckwheat flour instead of brown rice?
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of brown rice (190 g) ≈ 1½ cup of buckwheat flour.
Which has more protein?
Buckwheat Flour, with 12.6 g per 100 g versus 7.5 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Buckwheat Flour, with 335 calories per 100 g.