Nutriguard-MS vs seca mBCA Alpha
Nutriguard-MS and seca mBCA Alpha: compare documented specifications, features and limitations. Check the reports and explanation offered by the provider. More features alone do not establish better accuracy.
Nutriguard-MS: when to consider it
Nutriguard-MS measures bioelectrical impedance at 5, 50 and 100 kHz. Standard testing uses four adhesive electrodes on the hand and foot of one side. Body-composition and water estimates are evaluated from resistance and reactance using the relevant software; regional mode requires the appropriate procedure.
seca mBCA Alpha: when to consider it
mBCA Alpha is an eight-point BIA analyser using nine frequencies. Documentation lists a 24-second recording, 360 kg capacity and fat, skeletal-muscle mass and phase-angle outputs. The Alpha configuration contains the mBCA 554 platform and mBCA 545 handle.
Specifications side by side
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| Specifications | Nutriguard-MS | seca mBCA Alpha |
|---|---|---|
| Method | Multi-frequency BIA | Multi-frequency BIA |
| Measurement frequencies | 5, 50, 100 kHz | 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 kHz |
| Electrodes | 4 adhesive electrodes for whole-body testing | Not verified |
| Documented outputs | Resistance and reactance; body-composition interpretation through software | Fat, skeletal-muscle mass and phase angle |
| Maximum weight | Not verified | 360 kg |
| Recording time | Not verified | 24 s; excluding preparation and consultation |
Fat-free mass is not pure muscle mass. A single result is not a diagnosis. Different devices and similarly named metrics may use definitions that are not interchangeable.