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Soba vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between soba and chia seeds

  • Soba contains less phosphorus, manganese, copper, iron, magnesium, calcium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and zinc than chia seeds.
  • Chia seeds' daily need coverage for phosphorus is 119% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in soba is lower.
  • Chia seeds have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chia seeds is 15, while the glycemic index of soba is 46.

The food types used in this comparison are Noodles, japanese, soba, cooked and Seeds, chia seeds, dried.

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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 239% 189% 36% 290% 308% 125% 369% 2.1% 355% 301%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3622.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +15675%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1062.9%
Contains more IronIron +1508.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +11450%
Contains more ZincZinc +3716.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3340%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +628.1%

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 5.3% 0% 10% 0% 155% 39% 166% 0% 0% 0% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +559.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +553.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1631.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +1158.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +226.9%
Contains more FatsFats +30640%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +96.5%
Contains more OtherOther +1130.8%

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
11% 8% 81%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.33 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8780.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +76238.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soba Chia seeds DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 23.665g 158%
Fiber 34.4g 138%
Phosphorus 25mg 860mg 119%
Manganese 0.374mg 2.723mg 102%
Copper 0.008mg 0.924mg 102%
Selenium 55.2µg 100%
Iron 0.48mg 7.72mg 91%
Magnesium 9mg 335mg 78%
Calcium 4mg 631mg 63%
Vitamin B3 0.51mg 8.83mg 52%
Fats 0.1g 30.74g 47%
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.62mg 44%
Zinc 0.12mg 4.58mg 41%
Protein 5.06g 16.54g 23%
Calories 99kcal 486kcal 19%
Saturated fat 0.019g 3.33g 15%
Folate 7µg 49µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.17mg 11%
Potassium 35mg 407mg 11%
Carbs 21.44g 42.12g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.026g 2.309g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.235mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.5mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 3%
Sodium 60mg 16mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg 2%
Net carbs 21.44g 7.72g N/A
Trans fat 0.14g N/A
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0.436mg 0%
Threonine 0.177mg 0.709mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0.801mg 0%
Leucine 0.33mg 1.371mg 0%
Lysine 0.214mg 0.97mg 0%
Methionine 0.072mg 0.588mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.217mg 1.016mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 0.95mg 0%
Histidine 0.119mg 0.531mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Soba Chia seeds
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
32%
Chia seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Soba
221%
Chia seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soba
Soba is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.311g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds 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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Chia seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.