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Wakame vs. Soba — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Wakame and Soba

  • Wakame is richer than Soba in Folate, Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Wakame is 47% higher.
  • Wakame contains 38 times more Calcium than Soba. Wakame contains 150mg of Calcium, while Soba contains 4mg.
  • Soba contains less Sodium.

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

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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.
Wakame
9
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1
Soba
Contains more Calcium +3650%
Contains more Iron +354.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1088.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +220%
Contains more Potassium +42.9%
Contains more Zinc +216.7%
Contains more Copper +3450%
Contains more Manganese +274.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 82% 77% 35% 5% 114% 11% 95% 183% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 18% 7% 11% 4% 8% 4% 3% 49% 0%
Contains more Calcium +3650%
Contains more Iron +354.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1088.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +220%
Contains more Potassium +42.9%
Contains more Zinc +216.7%
Contains more Copper +3450%
Contains more Manganese +274.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%

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.
Wakame
8
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2
Soba
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +784.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +213.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +196.6%
Contains more Folate +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1900%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 20% 0% 10% 15% 54% 30% 42% 1% 147% 0% 14%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 24% 6% 10% 15% 10% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +784.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +213.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +196.6%
Contains more Folate +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1900%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wakame
2
:
1
Soba
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +123.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +603.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.4%
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.218 g
25% 34% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +123.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +603.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Wakame Soba
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 Wakame Soba Opinion
Net carbs 8.64g 21.44g Soba
Protein 3.03g 5.06g Soba
Fats 0.64g 0.1g Wakame
Carbs 9.14g 21.44g Soba
Calories 45kcal 99kcal Soba
Sugar 0.65g Soba
Fiber 0.5g Wakame
Calcium 150mg 4mg Wakame
Iron 2.18mg 0.48mg Wakame
Magnesium 107mg 9mg Wakame
Phosphorus 80mg 25mg Wakame
Potassium 50mg 35mg Wakame
Sodium 872mg 60mg Soba
Zinc 0.38mg 0.12mg Wakame
Copper 0.284mg 0.008mg Wakame
Manganese 1.4mg 0.374mg Wakame
Selenium 0.7µg Wakame
Vitamin A 360IU 0IU Wakame
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 0µg Wakame
Vitamin E 1mg Wakame
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg Wakame
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.094mg Soba
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.026mg Wakame
Vitamin B3 1.6mg 0.51mg Wakame
Vitamin B5 0.697mg 0.235mg Wakame
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.04mg Soba
Folate 196µg 7µg Wakame
Vitamin K 5.3µg Wakame
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.072mg Soba
Threonine 0.165mg 0.177mg Soba
Isoleucine 0.087mg 0.195mg Soba
Leucine 0.257mg 0.33mg Soba
Lysine 0.112mg 0.214mg Soba
Methionine 0.063mg 0.072mg Soba
Phenylalanine 0.112mg 0.217mg Soba
Valine 0.209mg 0.249mg Soba
Histidine 0.015mg 0.119mg Soba
Saturated Fat 0.13g 0.019g Soba
Omega-3 - EPA 0.186g Wakame
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g 0.026g Wakame
Polyunsaturated fat 0.218g 0.031g Wakame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wakame Soba
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
29%
Wakame
6%
Soba
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wakame
10%
Soba

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. Wakame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170496/nutrients
  2. Soba - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168907/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.