Soba vs. Cornmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between soba and cornmeal?
- Soba is higher in manganese, yet cornmeal is higher in folate, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, phosphorus, copper, and magnesium.
- Cornmeal's daily need coverage for folate is 51% more.
- Soba has 2 times more manganese than cornmeal. While soba has 0.374mg of manganese, cornmeal has only 0.174mg.
- The glycemic index of soba is lower.
We used Noodles, japanese, soba, cooked and Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow 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 CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +114.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +255.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +305.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +808.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +850% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +450% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +296% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +486.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1369.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +874.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +355% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2885.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +553% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1650% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +270.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1400% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2571% |
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 price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 7µg | 209µg | 51% |
| Iron | 0.48mg | 4.36mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.094mg | 0.551mg | 38% |
| Starch | 73.3g | 30% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.51mg | 4.968mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.026mg | 0.382mg | 27% |
| Carbs | 21.44g | 79.45g | 19% |
| Selenium | 10.5µg | 19% | |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 16% | |
| Calories | 99kcal | 370kcal | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 25mg | 99mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.182mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.374mg | 0.174mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.008mg | 0.076mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.031g | 0.828g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.66mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 32mg | 5% |
| Protein | 5.06g | 7.11g | 4% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 1.75g | 3% |
| Potassium | 35mg | 142mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 60mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.019g | 0.22g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.026g | 0.39g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 21.44g | 75.55g | N/A |
| Calcium | 4mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.61g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.235mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.072mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.177mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.195mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.33mg | 1.006mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.214mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.072mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.217mg | 0.366mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.249mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.119mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 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 - 1.61g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soba is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.201g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soba is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Soba is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cornmeal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)