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Soba vs. Wakame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between soba and wakame

  • Wakame is richer than soba in folate, manganese, copper, magnesium, iron, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B5, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for folate for wakame is 47% higher.
  • Soba contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Noodles, japanese, soba, cooked and Seaweed, wakame, raw.

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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
1
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%
Wakame
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 76% 45% 4.4% 82% 95% 10% 34% 114% 183% 3.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1088.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3650%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.9%
Contains more IronIron +354.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +3450%
Contains more ZincZinc +216.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +220%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +274.3%

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.
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%
Wakame
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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 10% 6% 20% 0% 15% 53% 30% 42% 0.46% 0% 13% 147% 7.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +784.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +213.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +196.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +2700%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Soba
2
5% 21% 73%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 73.01 g
Other: 0.39 g
Wakame
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3% 9% 80% 7%
Protein: 3.03 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 9.14 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 7.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +67%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +134.6%
Contains more FatsFats +540%
Contains more OtherOther +1746.2%
~equal in Water ~79.99g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Soba
1
25% 34% 41%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.019 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.031 g
Wakame
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32% 14% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.218 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +123.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +603.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soba Wakame DV% diff.
Folate 7µg 196µg 47%
Manganese 0.374mg 1.4mg 45%
Sodium 60mg 872mg 35%
Copper 0.008mg 0.284mg 31%
Magnesium 9mg 107mg 23%
Iron 0.48mg 2.18mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.23mg 16%
Calcium 4mg 150mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.235mg 0.697mg 9%
Phosphorus 25mg 80mg 8%
Vitamin E 1mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.51mg 1.6mg 7%
Carbs 21.44g 9.14g 4%
Vitamin K 5.3µg 4%
Protein 5.06g 3.03g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.002mg 3%
Choline 13.9mg 3%
Calories 99kcal 45kcal 3%
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.06mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg 3%
Zinc 0.12mg 0.38mg 2%
Fiber 0.5g 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 18µg 2%
Selenium 0.7µg 1%
Saturated fat 0.019g 0.13g 1%
Fats 0.1g 0.64g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 0.218g 1%
Net carbs 21.44g 8.64g N/A
Potassium 35mg 50mg 0%
Sugar 0.65g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.026g 0.058g 0%
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0.035mg 0%
Threonine 0.177mg 0.165mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0.087mg 0%
Leucine 0.33mg 0.257mg 0%
Lysine 0.214mg 0.112mg 0%
Methionine 0.072mg 0.063mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.217mg 0.112mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 0.209mg 0%
Histidine 0.119mg 0.015mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.186g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Soba Wakame
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
26%
Wakame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Soba
65%
Wakame

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wakame
Wakame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wakame
Wakame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soba
Soba is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soba
Soba contains less Sodium (difference - 812mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soba
Soba is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.111g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Wakame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170496/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.