Soba vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between soba and amaranth?
- Soba is higher in vitamin B1, yet amaranth is higher in manganese, iron, phosphorus, copper, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin B6.
- Amaranth's daily need coverage for manganese is 21% more.
- Soba has 6 times more vitamin B1 than amaranth. While soba has 0.094mg of vitamin B1, amaranth has only 0.015mg.
- The glycemic index of soba is lower.
We used Noodles, japanese, soba, cooked and Amaranth grain, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +622.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1075% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +285.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +337.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1762.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +616.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +492% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +128.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +526.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +117% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +182.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +214.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1480% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +97.4% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.374mg | 0.854mg | 21% |
| Iron | 0.48mg | 2.1mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 25mg | 148mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.008mg | 0.149mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 65mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 10% | |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 8% | |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.86mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.094mg | 0.015mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.113mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.235mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 4mg | 47mg | 4% |
| Folate | 7µg | 22µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 35mg | 135mg | 3% |
| Protein | 5.06g | 3.8g | 3% |
| Sodium | 60mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 1.58g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.51mg | 0.235mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 21.44g | 18.69g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Calories | 99kcal | 102kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 21.44g | 16.59g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.026mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.019g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.026g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.031g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.072mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.177mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.33mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.214mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.072mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.217mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.249mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.119mg | 0% |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soba is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Soba is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soba is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)