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Soba vs. Millet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Soba and Millet?

  • Millet is richer than Soba in Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Millet's daily need coverage for Copper is 17% more.

We used Noodles, japanese, soba, cooked and Millet, cooked types in this article.

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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.
Soba
2
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8
Millet
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +37.5%
Contains more Iron +31.3%
Contains more Magnesium +388.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +77.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Zinc +658.3%
Contains more Copper +1912.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 18% 7% 11% 4% 8% 4% 3% 49% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 24% 32% 43% 6% 1% 25% 54% 36% 5%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +37.5%
Contains more Iron +31.3%
Contains more Magnesium +388.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +77.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Zinc +658.3%
Contains more Copper +1912.5%

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.
Soba
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8
Millet
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +215.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +160.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +170%
Contains more Folate +171.4%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 27% 19% 25% 11% 25% 15% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +215.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +160.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +170%
Contains more Folate +171.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Soba
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3
Millet
Contains more Protein +44.2%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Carbs +10.4%
Equal in Water - 71.41
Equal in Other - 0.41
5% 21% 73%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 73.01 g
Other: 0.39 g
4% 24% 71%
Protein: 3.51 g
Fats: 1 g
Carbs: 23.67 g
Water: 71.41 g
Other: 0.41 g
Contains more Protein +44.2%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Carbs +10.4%
Equal in Water - 71.41
Equal in Other - 0.41

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Soba
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Millet
Contains less Saturated Fat -89%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +607.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1538.7%
25% 34% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.172 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.184 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +607.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1538.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Soba Millet
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 Soba Millet Opinion
Net carbs 21.44g 22.37g Millet
Protein 5.06g 3.51g Soba
Fats 0.1g 1g Millet
Carbs 21.44g 23.67g Millet
Calories 99kcal 119kcal Millet
Sugar 0.13g Soba
Fiber 1.3g Millet
Calcium 4mg 3mg Soba
Iron 0.48mg 0.63mg Millet
Magnesium 9mg 44mg Millet
Phosphorus 25mg 100mg Millet
Potassium 35mg 62mg Millet
Sodium 60mg 2mg Millet
Zinc 0.12mg 0.91mg Millet
Copper 0.008mg 0.161mg Millet
Manganese 0.374mg 0.272mg Soba
Selenium 0.9µg Millet
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Millet
Vitamin E 0.02mg Millet
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.106mg Millet
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.082mg Millet
Vitamin B3 0.51mg 1.33mg Millet
Vitamin B5 0.235mg 0.171mg Soba
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.108mg Millet
Folate 7µg 19µg Millet
Vitamin K 0.3µg Millet
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0.038mg Soba
Threonine 0.177mg 0.113mg Soba
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0.148mg Soba
Leucine 0.33mg 0.446mg Millet
Lysine 0.214mg 0.067mg Soba
Methionine 0.072mg 0.07mg Soba
Phenylalanine 0.217mg 0.185mg Soba
Valine 0.249mg 0.184mg Soba
Histidine 0.119mg 0.075mg Soba
Saturated Fat 0.019g 0.172g Soba
Monounsaturated Fat 0.026g 0.184g Millet
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 0.508g Millet

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Soba Millet
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
6%
Soba
10%
Millet
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Soba
22%
Millet

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soba
Soba is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soba
Soba is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.153g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soba
Soba is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Soba
Soba is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet
Millet contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet
Millet is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Millet
Millet 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. Soba - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168907/nutrients
  2. Millet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168871/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.