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Semolina vs. Soba — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Semolina and Soba

  • Soba contains less Vitamin B6, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Calcium than Semolina.
  • Semolina's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 32% higher.
  • Soba contains 36 times less Copper than Semolina. Semolina contains 0.284mg of Copper, while Soba contains 0.008mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry and Noodles, japanese, soba, cooked.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Soba
Contains more Calcium +1675%
Contains more Iron +54.2%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +512%
Contains more Potassium +397.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Zinc +750%
Contains more Copper +3450%
Contains more Manganese +176.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 28% 20% 66% 16% 1% 28% 95% 135% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 18% 7% 11% 4% 8% 4% 3% 49% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1675%
Contains more Iron +54.2%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +512%
Contains more Potassium +397.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Zinc +750%
Contains more Copper +3450%
Contains more Manganese +176.7%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Soba
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +889.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +186%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1030%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 56% 12% 95% 41% 105% 6% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 24% 6% 10% 15% 10% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +889.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +186%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1030%
Contains more Folate +14.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Soba
Contains more Protein +48.4%
Contains more Fats +930%
Contains more Carbs +277.3%
Contains more Other +82.1%
Contains more Water +640.5%
8% 81% 10%
Protein: 7.51 g
Fats: 1.03 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 9.86 g
Other: 0.71 g
5% 21% 73%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 73.01 g
Other: 0.39 g
Contains more Protein +48.4%
Contains more Fats +930%
Contains more Carbs +277.3%
Contains more Other +82.1%
Contains more Water +640.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Soba
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +892.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +938.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%
34% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.294 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
25% 34% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +892.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +938.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Semolina Soba
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Semolina Soba Opinion
Net carbs 79.09g 21.44g Semolina
Protein 7.51g 5.06g Semolina
Fats 1.03g 0.1g Semolina
Carbs 80.89g 21.44g Semolina
Calories 374kcal 99kcal Semolina
Starch 68.29g Semolina
Fructose 0.02g Semolina
Sugar 0.33g Soba
Fiber 1.8g Semolina
Calcium 71mg 4mg Semolina
Iron 0.74mg 0.48mg Semolina
Magnesium 27mg 9mg Semolina
Phosphorus 153mg 25mg Semolina
Potassium 174mg 35mg Semolina
Sodium 2mg 60mg Semolina
Zinc 1.02mg 0.12mg Semolina
Copper 0.284mg 0.008mg Semolina
Manganese 1.035mg 0.374mg Semolina
Selenium 19.9µg Semolina
Vitamin E 0.03mg Semolina
Vitamin B1 0.224mg 0.094mg Semolina
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.026mg Semolina
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 0.51mg Semolina
Vitamin B5 0.672mg 0.235mg Semolina
Vitamin B6 0.452mg 0.04mg Semolina
Folate 8µg 7µg Semolina
Vitamin K 0.1µg Semolina
Tryptophan 0.103mg 0.072mg Semolina
Threonine 0.271mg 0.177mg Semolina
Isoleucine 0.339mg 0.195mg Semolina
Leucine 0.656mg 0.33mg Semolina
Lysine 0.215mg 0.214mg Semolina
Methionine 0.183mg 0.072mg Semolina
Phenylalanine 0.398mg 0.217mg Semolina
Valine 0.47mg 0.249mg Semolina
Histidine 0.185mg 0.119mg Semolina
Saturated Fat 0.294g 0.019g Soba
Monounsaturated Fat 0.258g 0.026g Semolina
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 0.031g Semolina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Semolina Soba
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Semolina
6%
Soba
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Semolina
10%
Soba

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soba
Soba is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soba
Soba is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.275g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soba
Soba is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Soba
Soba is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Semolina
Semolina is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Semolina
Semolina is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Semolina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169758/nutrients
  2. Soba - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168907/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.