Soba vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Soba and Spaghetti?
- Soba is richer in Vitamin B1, yet Spaghetti is richer in Copper.
- Soba has 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Spaghetti. Soba has 0.094mg of Vitamin B1, while Spaghetti has 0.02mg.
We used Noodles, japanese, soba, cooked and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt types in this comparison.
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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 ManganeseManganese | +16.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +75% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +25.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1150% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +325% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +132% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +370% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +27.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +109.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +22.5% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +39.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +830% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +43.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -89.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +403.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +951.6% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 99kcal | 158kcal |
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| Protein | 5.06g | 5.8g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.93g |
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| Net carbs | 21.44g | 29.06g |
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| Carbs | 21.44g | 30.86g |
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| Magnesium | 9mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 4mg | 7mg |
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| Potassium | 35mg | 44mg |
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| Iron | 0.48mg | 0.5mg |
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| Sugar | 0.56g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g |
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| Copper | 0.008mg | 0.1mg |
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| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.51mg |
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| Starch | 26.01g |
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| Phosphorus | 25mg | 58mg |
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| Sodium | 60mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.06mg |
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| Manganese | 0.374mg | 0.322mg |
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| Selenium | 26.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.094mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.026mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.51mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.235mg | 0.112mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.049mg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 7µg | |
| Choline | 6.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.019g | 0.176g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.026g | 0.131g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.031g | 0.326g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.072mg | 0.083mg |
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| Threonine | 0.177mg | 0.206mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.195mg | 0.228mg |
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| Leucine | 0.33mg | 0.44mg |
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| Lysine | 0.214mg | 0.133mg |
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| Methionine | 0.072mg | 0.065mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.217mg | 0.297mg |
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| Valine | 0.249mg | 0.262mg |
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| Histidine | 0.119mg | 0.132mg |
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| Fructose | 0.03g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g |
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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 richer in minerals?
Spaghetti is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soba is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soba is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.157g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soba is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Soba is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.