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Soba vs. Cocoa bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between soba and cocoa bean

  • Soba contains less copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3 than cocoa bean.
  • Cocoa bean's daily need coverage for copper is 400% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in soba is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Noodles, japanese, soba, cooked and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali.

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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.
Soba
0
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 340% 33% 221% 582% 1202% 174% 312% 2.5% 487% 72%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +5188.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2675%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +7068.6%
Contains more IronIron +3133.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +44987.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +5208.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2812%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +899.2%

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.
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%
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% 2% 0% 28% 106% 45% 15% 27% 0% 6% 24% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1669.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +195%
Contains more FolateFolate +357.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.254mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Soba
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5% 21% 73%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 73.01 g
Other: 0.39 g
18% 13% 58% 3% 8%
Protein: 18.1 g
Fats: 13.1 g
Carbs: 58.3 g
Water: 2.7 g
Other: 7.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +2604.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +257.7%
Contains more FatsFats +13000%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +171.9%
Contains more OtherOther +1900%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Soba
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25% 34% 41%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.019 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.031 g
62% 35% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.76 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.42 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16784.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1254.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soba Cocoa bean DV% diff.
Copper 0.008mg 3.607mg 400%
Iron 0.48mg 15.52mg 188%
Manganese 0.374mg 3.737mg 146%
Fiber 29.8g 119%
Magnesium 9mg 476mg 111%
Phosphorus 25mg 728mg 100%
Potassium 35mg 2509mg 73%
Zinc 0.12mg 6.37mg 57%
Saturated fat 0.019g 7.76g 35%
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.46mg 33%
Protein 5.06g 18.1g 26%
Selenium 13.2µg 24%
Caffeine 78mg 20%
Fats 0.1g 13.1g 20%
Vitamin B3 0.51mg 2.4mg 12%
Carbs 21.44g 58.3g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.026g 4.39g 11%
Calcium 4mg 111mg 11%
Folate 7µg 32µg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.118mg 6%
Calories 99kcal 220kcal 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 0.42g 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Choline 11.4mg 2%
Sodium 60mg 19mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.11mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Net carbs 21.44g 28.5g N/A
Sugar 1.76g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.235mg 0.254mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0.271mg 0%
Threonine 0.177mg 0.716mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0.701mg 0%
Leucine 0.33mg 1.097mg 0%
Lysine 0.214mg 0.907mg 0%
Methionine 0.072mg 0.187mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.217mg 0.869mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 1.086mg 0%
Histidine 0.119mg 0.312mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Soba Cocoa bean
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
5%
Soba
20%
Cocoa bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Soba
343%
Cocoa bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soba
Soba is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soba
Soba is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.741g)
Which food is cheaper?
Soba
Soba is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Soba - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168907/nutrients
  2. Cocoa bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169594/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.