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Muffin vs. Soba — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are muffin and soba different?

  • Muffin has more phosphorus, vitamin B2, folate, iron, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B1, and copper than soba.
  • Daily need coverage for phosphorus for muffin is 17% higher.
  • Soba has a lower glycemic index (46) than muffin (59).

Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Noodles, japanese, soba, cooked are the varieties used 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.
Muffin
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
Soba
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 1.2% 3.1% 18% 2.7% 3.3% 11% 7.8% 49% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1000%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +245.7%
Contains more IronIron +170.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +650%
Contains more ZincZinc +208.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +484%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +20.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~9mg

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.
Muffin
12
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Soba
0
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 24% 6% 9.6% 14% 9.2% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +78.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +526.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +178%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +585.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.04mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
3
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Soba
2
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 FatsFats +15970%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +147.2%
Contains more OtherOther +279.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.7%
Contains more WaterWater +192.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
2
18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
Soba
1
25% 34% 41%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.019 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.031 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +18446.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +26038.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Soba DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.031g 54%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 33%
Fats 16.07g 0.1g 25%
Choline 92.5mg 17%
Phosphorus 146mg 25mg 17%
Selenium 8.2µg 15%
Calories 375kcal 99kcal 14%
Saturated fat 2.844g 0.019g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 0.026g 12%
Sodium 336mg 60mg 12%
Carbs 53g 21.44g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.026mg 11%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 11%
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg 10%
Folate 48µg 7µg 10%
Iron 1.3mg 0.48mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 0.51mg 6%
Copper 0.06mg 0.008mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.094mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.235mg 5%
Calcium 44mg 4mg 4%
Fiber 1.1g 4%
Manganese 0.449mg 0.374mg 3%
Potassium 121mg 35mg 3%
Zinc 0.37mg 0.12mg 2%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Vitamin A 21µg 0µg 2%
Protein 4.49g 5.06g 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 21.44g N/A
Magnesium 10mg 9mg 0%
Sugar 31.47g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.04mg 0%
Trans fat 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.072mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0.177mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.195mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0.33mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0.072mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.217mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.119mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Muffin Soba
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
30%
Muffin
5%
Soba
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
10%
Soba

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soba
Soba is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soba
Soba is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soba
Soba contains less Sodium (difference - 276mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soba
Soba is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.825g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soba
Soba is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.