Soba vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are soba and brown sugar different?
- Soba is higher in manganese and vitamin B1; however, brown sugar is richer in calcium.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for soba is 13% higher.
- Soba has a lower glycemic index (46) than brown sugar (71).
Noodles, japanese, soba, cooked and Sugars, brown 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.
| Contains more ZincZinc | +300% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +525% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +484.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1975% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +280% |
| Contains more IronIron | +47.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +487.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -53.3% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +363.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +78% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +600% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.06 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
21.44 g
Water:
73.01 g
Other:
0.39 g
Protein:
0.12 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
98.09 g
Water:
1.34 g
Other:
0.45 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +4116.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +5348.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +357.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.4% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Carbs | 21.44g | 98.09g | 26% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 380kcal | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.374mg | 0.064mg | 13% |
| Protein | 5.06g | 0.12g | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.094mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 83mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.008mg | 0.047mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 25mg | 4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.51mg | 0.11mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 35mg | 133mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.48mg | 0.71mg | 3% |
| Folate | 7µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Selenium | 1.2µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.026mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.235mg | 0.132mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 60mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 21.44g | 98.09g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 97.02g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.019g | 0g | 0% |
| Choline | 2.3mg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.026g | 0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.031g | 0g | 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 Sugar?
Soba is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soba is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.