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Soba vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between soba and macaroon

  • Soba is richer in vitamin B1, yet macaroon is richer in copper, phosphorus, zinc, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for macaroon is 100% higher.
  • Soba contains 5 times more vitamin B1 than macaroon. Soba contains 0.094mg of vitamin B1, while macaroon contains 0.02mg.
  • Soba contains less sodium.
  • Macaroon has a lower glycemic index than soba.

Food types used in this article are Noodles, japanese, soba, cooked and Cookies, coconut macaroon.

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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
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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 21% 1.5% 11% 31% 90% 20% 29% 31% 0% 37%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +222.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +251.4%
Contains more IronIron +70.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +3262.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +508.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +172%

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
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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% 3.8% 0% 5% 14% 4.1% 0% 22% 0% 2.8% 2.3% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +370%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +131.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +140%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +67.5%
Contains more WaterWater +534.9%
Contains more FatsFats +22450%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +185.5%
Contains more OtherOther +338.5%

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
89% 7% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.099 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6092.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2512.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soba Macaroon DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.019g 20.099g 91%
Fats 0.1g 22.55g 35%
Copper 0.008mg 0.269mg 29%
Fiber 5.1g 20%
Calories 99kcal 460kcal 18%
Manganese 0.374mg 16%
Carbs 21.44g 61.22g 13%
Selenium 6.8µg 12%
Sodium 60mg 241mg 8%
Phosphorus 25mg 68mg 6%
Zinc 0.12mg 0.73mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.02mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.235mg 5%
Magnesium 9mg 29mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 0.81g 5%
Protein 5.06g 3.02g 4%
Iron 0.48mg 0.82mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.026g 1.61g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.096mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.06mg 3%
Potassium 35mg 123mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.51mg 0.22mg 2%
Choline 9.1mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1%
Folate 7µg 3µg 1%
Net carbs 21.44g 56.12g N/A
Calcium 4mg 5mg 0%
Sugar 45.16g N/A
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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is better in case of low diet
Soba Macaroon
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
5%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Soba
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soba
Soba is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soba
Soba contains less Sodium (difference - 181mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soba
Soba is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macaroon
Macaroon is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.

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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.