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Soba vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Soba and Pasta different?

  • Soba is higher in Manganese, however, Pasta is richer in Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Pasta is 14% higher.
  • Soba contains 2 times more Manganese than Pasta. While Soba contains 0.374mg of Manganese, Pasta contains only 0.224mg.

Noodles, japanese, soba, cooked and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked are the varieties used 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.
Soba
2
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7
Pasta
Contains more Potassium +45.8%
Contains more Manganese +67%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +137.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +152%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Zinc +366.7%
Contains more Copper +1062.5%
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 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Contains more Potassium +45.8%
Contains more Manganese +67%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +137.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +152%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Zinc +366.7%
Contains more Copper +1062.5%

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
3
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6
Pasta
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +122.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +476.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.5%
Contains more Folate +814.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +122.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +476.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.5%
Contains more Folate +814.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Soba
2
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3
Pasta
Contains more Other +25.8%
Contains more Fats +950%
Contains more Carbs +16.3%
Equal in Protein - 5.15
Equal in Water - 68.56
5% 21% 73%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 73.01 g
Other: 0.39 g
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more Other +25.8%
Contains more Fats +950%
Contains more Carbs +16.3%
Equal in Protein - 5.15
Equal in Water - 68.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Soba
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2
Pasta
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +376.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1283.9%
25% 34% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +376.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1283.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soba Pasta Opinion
Net carbs 21.44g 24.93g Pasta
Protein 5.06g 5.15g Pasta
Fats 0.1g 1.05g Pasta
Carbs 21.44g 24.93g Pasta
Calories 99kcal 131kcal Pasta
Calcium 4mg 6mg Pasta
Iron 0.48mg 1.14mg Pasta
Magnesium 9mg 18mg Pasta
Phosphorus 25mg 63mg Pasta
Potassium 35mg 24mg Soba
Sodium 60mg 6mg Pasta
Zinc 0.12mg 0.56mg Pasta
Copper 0.008mg 0.093mg Pasta
Manganese 0.374mg 0.224mg Soba
Vitamin A 0IU 20IU Pasta
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Pasta
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.209mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.15mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 0.51mg 0.992mg Pasta
Vitamin B5 0.235mg 0.183mg Soba
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.034mg Soba
Folate 7µg 64µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg Pasta
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0.065mg Soba
Threonine 0.177mg 0.134mg Soba
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0.197mg Pasta
Leucine 0.33mg 0.348mg Pasta
Lysine 0.214mg 0.097mg Soba
Methionine 0.072mg 0.079mg Pasta
Phenylalanine 0.217mg 0.247mg Pasta
Valine 0.249mg 0.217mg Soba
Histidine 0.119mg 0.103mg Soba
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg Soba
Saturated Fat 0.019g 0.15g Soba
Monounsaturated Fat 0.026g 0.124g Pasta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 0.429g Pasta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Soba Pasta
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
16%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Soba
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soba
Soba is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soba
Soba is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.131g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soba
Soba is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Soba
Soba is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pasta
Pasta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.