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Soba vs. Mothbeans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Soba and Mothbeans

  • Mothbeans is richer than Soba in Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Copper, Potassium, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Mothbeans is 34% higher.

Food types used in this article are Noodles, japanese, soba, cooked and Mothbeans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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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Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +554.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1055.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +500%
Contains more Potassium +768.6%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Zinc +391.7%
Contains more Copper +1950%
Contains more Manganese +40.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 18% 7% 11% 4% 8% 4% 3% 49% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 118% 75% 65% 27% 2% 17% 55% 69% 16%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +554.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1055.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +500%
Contains more Potassium +768.6%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Zinc +391.7%
Contains more Copper +1950%
Contains more Manganese +40.9%

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
1
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +13%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.5%
Contains more Folate +1942.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 24% 6% 10% 15% 10% 6% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 4% 31% 6% 13% 24% 22% 108% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.5%
Contains more Folate +1942.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Soba
2
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Contains more Protein +54.3%
Contains more Fats +450%
Contains more Other +271.8%
Equal in Carbs - 20.96
Equal in Water - 69.23
5% 21% 73%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 73.01 g
Other: 0.39 g
8% 21% 69%
Protein: 7.81 g
Fats: 0.55 g
Carbs: 20.96 g
Water: 69.23 g
Other: 1.45 g
Contains more Protein +54.3%
Contains more Fats +450%
Contains more Other +271.8%
Equal in Carbs - 20.96
Equal in Water - 69.23

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Soba
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Contains less Saturated Fat -84.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +725.8%
25% 34% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
29% 10% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.124 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.256 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +725.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soba Mothbeans Opinion
Net carbs 21.44g 20.96g Soba
Protein 5.06g 7.81g Mothbeans
Fats 0.1g 0.55g Mothbeans
Carbs 21.44g 20.96g Soba
Calories 99kcal 117kcal Mothbeans
Calcium 4mg 3mg Soba
Iron 0.48mg 3.14mg Mothbeans
Magnesium 9mg 104mg Mothbeans
Phosphorus 25mg 150mg Mothbeans
Potassium 35mg 304mg Mothbeans
Sodium 60mg 10mg Mothbeans
Zinc 0.12mg 0.59mg Mothbeans
Copper 0.008mg 0.164mg Mothbeans
Manganese 0.374mg 0.527mg Mothbeans
Selenium 2.8µg Mothbeans
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Mothbeans
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Mothbeans
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Mothbeans
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.124mg Mothbeans
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.023mg Soba
Vitamin B3 0.51mg 0.668mg Mothbeans
Vitamin B5 0.235mg 0.391mg Mothbeans
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.093mg Mothbeans
Folate 7µg 143µg Mothbeans
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0.05mg Soba
Threonine 0.177mg Soba
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0.388mg Mothbeans
Leucine 0.33mg 0.525mg Mothbeans
Lysine 0.214mg 0.425mg Mothbeans
Methionine 0.072mg 0.075mg Mothbeans
Phenylalanine 0.217mg 0.35mg Mothbeans
Valine 0.249mg 0.25mg Mothbeans
Histidine 0.119mg 0.263mg Mothbeans
Saturated Fat 0.019g 0.124g Soba
Monounsaturated Fat 0.026g 0.044g Mothbeans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 0.256g Mothbeans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Soba Mothbeans
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
6%
Soba
17%
Mothbeans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Soba
44%
Mothbeans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soba
Soba is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.105g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 ($)

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. Mothbeans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172426/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.