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Soba vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between soba and sunflower seeds

  • Soba contains less copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, iron, folate, vitamin B3, and zinc than sunflower seeds.
  • Sunflower seeds' daily need coverage for copper is 199% higher.
  • Sunflower seeds have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of sunflower seeds is 20, while the glycemic index of soba is 46.

The food types used in this comparison are Noodles, japanese, soba, cooked and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, 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 232% 23% 57% 197% 600% 136% 283% 1.2% 254% 289%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3511.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1850%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1742.9%
Contains more IronIron +993.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +22400%
Contains more ZincZinc +4066.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2540%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +421.4%

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 4.7% 1% 703% 0% 370% 82% 156% 68% 310% 0% 0% 170% 30%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1474.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1265.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1534.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +380.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3262.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +3142.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
Contains more WaterWater +1443.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +310.7%
Contains more FatsFats +51360%
Contains more OtherOther +676.9%
~equal in Carbs ~20g

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
10% 40% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.455 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +71161.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +74535.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soba Sunflower seeds DV% diff.
Vitamin E 35.17mg 234%
Copper 0.008mg 1.8mg 199%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 23.137g 154%
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 1.48mg 116%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 1.345mg 100%
Selenium 53µg 96%
Phosphorus 25mg 660mg 91%
Fats 0.1g 51.46g 79%
Magnesium 9mg 325mg 75%
Manganese 0.374mg 1.95mg 69%
Iron 0.48mg 5.25mg 60%
Folate 7µg 227µg 55%
Vitamin B3 0.51mg 8.335mg 49%
Monounsaturated fat 0.026g 18.528g 46%
Zinc 0.12mg 5mg 44%
Fiber 8.6g 34%
Protein 5.06g 20.78g 31%
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.355mg 25%
Calories 99kcal 584kcal 24%
Saturated fat 0.019g 4.455g 20%
Potassium 35mg 645mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.235mg 1.13mg 18%
Choline 55.1mg 10%
Calcium 4mg 78mg 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg 2%
Sodium 60mg 9mg 2%
Carbs 21.44g 20g 0%
Net carbs 21.44g 11.4g N/A
Sugar 2.62g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0.348mg 0%
Threonine 0.177mg 0.928mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.195mg 1.139mg 0%
Leucine 0.33mg 1.659mg 0%
Lysine 0.214mg 0.937mg 0%
Methionine 0.072mg 0.494mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.217mg 1.169mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 1.315mg 0%
Histidine 0.119mg 0.632mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Soba Sunflower 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
146%
Sunflower seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Soba
207%
Sunflower seeds

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soba
Soba is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soba
Soba is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.436g)
Which food is cheaper?
Soba
Soba is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Sunflower seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/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.