Soba vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are soba and caramel different?
- Soba is higher in manganese; however, caramel is richer in vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B2 for caramel is 18% higher.
- Soba contains 34 times more manganese than caramel. While soba contains 0.374mg of manganese, caramel contains only 0.011mg.
- Soba has less sodium.
- Soba has a lower glycemic index (46) than caramel (65).
Noodles, japanese, soba, cooked and Candies, caramels 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 IronIron | +242.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3300% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +88.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3350% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +511.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +125% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +266.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +356% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +244.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +884.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +163.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +758.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +8000% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +259.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +361.5% |
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Protein
~4.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5830.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11119.4% |
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 Sodium |
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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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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.031g | 3.478g | 23% |
| Carbs | 21.44g | 77g | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.026mg | 0.256mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.374mg | 0.011mg | 16% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 382kcal | 14% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 138mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 25mg | 114mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.3µg | 13% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 8.1g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 0.019g | 2.476g | 11% |
| Sodium | 60mg | 245mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.235mg | 0.62mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 35mg | 214mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.48mg | 0.14mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.026g | 1.542g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.44mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 3% | |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 17mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.51mg | 0.148mg | 2% |
| Folate | 7µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Choline | 8mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.094mg | 0.103mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.056mg | 1% |
| Protein | 5.06g | 4.6g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.008mg | 0.018mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 21.44g | 77g | N/A |
| Sugar | 65.5g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.072mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.177mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.195mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.33mg | 0.417mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.214mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.072mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.217mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.249mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.119mg | 0.115mg | 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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16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soba is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soba is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soba contains less Sodium (difference - 185mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soba is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.457g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soba is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Soba is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins