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Soba vs. Crab stick — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between soba and crab stick

  • Soba has more manganese and vitamin B1; however, crab stick is higher in phosphorus, vitamin B12, magnesium, and vitamin B6.
  • Crab stick covers your daily need for phosphorus, 37% more than soba.
  • Soba has 34 times more manganese than crab stick. While soba has 0.374mg of manganese, crab stick has only 0.011mg.
  • Soba has less sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Noodles, japanese, soba, cooked and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi.

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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 31% 3.9% 7.9% 15% 11% 9% 121% 69% 1.4% 122%
Contains more IronIron +23.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3300%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +377.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +225%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +157.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +300%
Contains more ZincZinc +175%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1028%

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% 3.4% 0% 7.5% 18% 12% 0% 30% 71% 1% 0% 7.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +213.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
8% 15% 75% 2%
Protein: 7.62 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 15 g
Water: 74.66 g
Other: 2.26 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +42.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +50.6%
Contains more FatsFats +360%
Contains more OtherOther +479.5%
~equal in Water ~74.66g

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
34% 43% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.216 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.143 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +957.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +361.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soba Crab stick DV% diff.
Selenium 22.3µg 41%
Phosphorus 25mg 282mg 37%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.57µg 24%
Sodium 60mg 529mg 20%
Manganese 0.374mg 0.011mg 16%
Magnesium 9mg 43mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.13mg 7%
Cholesterol 0mg 20mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.235mg 0mg 5%
Protein 5.06g 7.62g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.03mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.08mg 4%
Copper 0.008mg 0.032mg 3%
Fiber 0.5g 2%
Zinc 0.12mg 0.33mg 2%
Choline 13mg 2%
Potassium 35mg 90mg 2%
Carbs 21.44g 15g 2%
Folate 7µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.51mg 0.62mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.026g 0.275g 1%
Starch 3.5g 1%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 0.143g 1%
Iron 0.48mg 0.39mg 1%
Calcium 4mg 13mg 1%
Fructose 0.62g 1%
Fats 0.1g 0.46g 1%
Saturated fat 0.019g 0.216g 1%
Calories 99kcal 95kcal 0%
Net carbs 21.44g 14.5g N/A
Sugar 6.25g N/A
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.008g N/A
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0.075mg 0%
Threonine 0.177mg 0.285mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0.23mg 0%
Leucine 0.33mg 0.607mg 0%
Lysine 0.214mg 0.707mg 0%
Methionine 0.072mg 0.261mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.217mg 0.26mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 0.286mg 0%
Histidine 0.119mg 0.156mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.028g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.089g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Soba Crab stick
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
12%
Crab stick
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Soba
39%
Crab stick

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soba
Soba is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soba
Soba is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soba
Soba contains less Sodium (difference - 469mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soba
Soba is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.197g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soba
Soba is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Soba
Soba is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab stick
Crab stick is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab stick
Crab stick is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Crab stick - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174203/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.