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Soba vs. Tuna Bluefin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between soba and tuna Bluefin

  • Soba has more manganese; however, tuna Bluefin is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin A, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
  • Tuna Bluefin covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 453% more than soba.
  • Soba has 19 times more manganese than tuna Bluefin. While soba has 0.374mg of manganese, tuna Bluefin has only 0.02mg.
  • The glycemic index of soba is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Noodles, japanese, soba, cooked and Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat.

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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 46% 3% 29% 49% 37% 21% 140% 6.5% 2.6% 255%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1770%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +611.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +822.9%
Contains more IronIron +172.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1275%
Contains more ZincZinc +541.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1204%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.7%

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 0% 252% 0% 0% 70% 71% 198% 82% 121% 1360% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +195.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1076.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +483%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
30% 6% 59% 5%
Protein: 29.91 g
Fats: 6.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 4.72 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +23.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +491.1%
Contains more FatsFats +6180%
Contains more OtherOther +1110.3%

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
29% 37% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.612 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.844 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7796.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5848.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soba Tuna Bluefin DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 10.88µg 453%
Selenium 46.8µg 85%
Vitamin A 0µg 757µg 84%
Vitamin B3 0.51mg 10.54mg 63%
Protein 5.06g 29.91g 50%
Phosphorus 25mg 326mg 43%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.525mg 37%
Vitamin B5 0.235mg 1.37mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.306mg 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 49mg 16%
Manganese 0.374mg 0.02mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.278mg 15%
Magnesium 9mg 64mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 1.844g 12%
Copper 0.008mg 0.11mg 11%
Iron 0.48mg 1.31mg 10%
Fats 0.1g 6.28g 10%
Potassium 35mg 323mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.019g 1.612g 7%
Carbs 21.44g 0g 7%
Zinc 0.12mg 0.77mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.026g 2.053g 5%
Calories 99kcal 184kcal 4%
Folate 7µg 2µg 1%
Calcium 4mg 10mg 1%
Net carbs 21.44g 0g N/A
Sodium 60mg 50mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 0.177mg 1.311mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.195mg 1.378mg 0%
Leucine 0.33mg 2.431mg 0%
Lysine 0.214mg 2.747mg 0%
Methionine 0.072mg 0.885mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.217mg 1.168mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 1.541mg 0%
Histidine 0.119mg 0.88mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.363g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 1.141g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.16g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Soba Tuna Bluefin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
166%
Tuna Bluefin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Soba
59%
Tuna Bluefin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soba
Soba is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soba
Soba is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.593g)
Which food is cheaper?
Soba
Soba is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Tuna Bluefin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173707/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.