Couscous vs. Soba — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Couscous and Soba
- Soba is richer than Couscous in Manganese.
- Daily need coverage for Manganese from Soba is 13% higher.
Food types used in this article are Couscous, cooked 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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Calcium
+100%
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Potassium
+65.7%
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Sodium
-91.7%
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Zinc
+116.7%
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Copper
+412.5%
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Iron
+26.3%
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Magnesium
+12.5%
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Phosphorus
+13.6%
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Manganese
+345.2%
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Calcium
+100%
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Potassium
+65.7%
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Sodium
-91.7%
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Zinc
+116.7%
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Copper
+412.5%
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Iron
+26.3%
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Magnesium
+12.5%
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Phosphorus
+13.6%
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Manganese
+345.2%
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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Vitamin B3
+92.7%
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Vitamin B5
+57.9%
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Vitamin B6
+27.5%
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Folate
+114.3%
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Vitamin B1
+49.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.026
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Vitamin B3
+92.7%
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Vitamin B5
+57.9%
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Vitamin B6
+27.5%
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Folate
+114.3%
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Vitamin B1
+49.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.026
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+60%
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Protein
+33.5%
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+50%
Equal in Carbs - 21.44
Equal in Water - 73.01
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Fats
+60%
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Protein
+33.5%
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Other
+50%
Equal in Carbs - 21.44
Equal in Water - 73.01
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+106.5%
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Saturated Fat
-34.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+18.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+106.5%
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Saturated Fat
-34.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+18.2%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 21.82g | 21.44g |
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Protein | 3.79g | 5.06g |
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Fats | 0.16g | 0.1g |
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Carbs | 23.22g | 21.44g |
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Calories | 112kcal | 99kcal |
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Sugar | 0.1g |
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Fiber | 1.4g |
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Calcium | 8mg | 4mg |
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Iron | 0.38mg | 0.48mg |
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Magnesium | 8mg | 9mg |
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Phosphorus | 22mg | 25mg |
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Potassium | 58mg | 35mg |
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Sodium | 5mg | 60mg |
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Zinc | 0.26mg | 0.12mg |
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Copper | 0.041mg | 0.008mg |
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Manganese | 0.084mg | 0.374mg |
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Selenium | 27.5µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.13mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 0.094mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.026mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 0.51mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.371mg | 0.235mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.04mg |
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Folate | 15µg | 7µg |
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Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.072mg |
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Threonine | 0.1mg | 0.177mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.147mg | 0.195mg |
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Leucine | 0.259mg | 0.33mg |
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Lysine | 0.073mg | 0.214mg |
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Methionine | 0.059mg | 0.072mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.184mg | 0.217mg |
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Valine | 0.162mg | 0.249mg |
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Histidine | 0.077mg | 0.119mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.029g | 0.019g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.022g | 0.026g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.064g | 0.031g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


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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
7%

6%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%

10%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Soba is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Soba is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Soba is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?

Soba is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Couscous is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.