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Sardine vs. Soba — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sardine and Soba

  • Sardine has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin D, Iron, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Vitamin B2, however, Soba is higher in Manganese.
  • Sardine covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 373% more than Soba.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone 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 +9450%
Contains more Iron +508.3%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1860%
Contains more Potassium +1034.3%
Contains more Zinc +991.7%
Contains more Copper +2225%
Contains less Sodium -80.5%
Contains more Manganese +246.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 18% 7% 11% 4% 8% 4% 3% 49% 0%
Contains more Calcium +9450%
Contains more Iron +508.3%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1860%
Contains more Potassium +1034.3%
Contains more Zinc +991.7%
Contains more Copper +2225%
Contains less Sodium -80.5%
Contains more Manganese +246.3%

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.
Sardine
10
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Soba
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +773.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +928.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +173.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +317.5%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +773.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +928.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +173.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +317.5%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Soba
Contains more Protein +386.6%
Contains more Fats +11350%
Contains more Other +1007.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +22.5%
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 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 +386.6%
Contains more Fats +11350%
Contains more Other +1007.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +22.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Soba
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14780.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16506.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
25% 34% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14780.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16506.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Soba Opinion
Net carbs 0g 21.44g Soba
Protein 24.62g 5.06g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 0.1g Sardine
Carbs 0g 21.44g Soba
Calories 208kcal 99kcal Sardine
Calcium 382mg 4mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 0.48mg Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 9mg Sardine
Phosphorus 490mg 25mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 35mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 60mg Soba
Zinc 1.31mg 0.12mg Sardine
Copper 0.186mg 0.008mg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 0.374mg Soba
Selenium 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU 0IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.094mg Soba
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.026mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 0.51mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.235mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.04mg Sardine
Folate 10µg 7µg Sardine
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.072mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg 0.177mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.195mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg 0.33mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg 0.214mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg 0.072mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.217mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg 0.249mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg 0.119mg Sardine
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg Soba
Saturated Fat 1.528g 0.019g Soba
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 0.026g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.031g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine 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
131%
Sardine
6%
Soba
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
10%
Soba

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soba
Soba is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soba
Soba contains less Sodium (difference - 247mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soba
Soba is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soba
Soba is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.509g)
Which food is cheaper?
Soba
Soba is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.