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Soba vs. Broad bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Soba and Broad bean

  • Broad bean is richer than Soba in Vitamin C, Folate, Iron, Phosphorus, Copper, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Broad bean is 22% higher.

Food types used in this article are Noodles, japanese, soba, cooked and Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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
Soba
1
:
9
Broad bean
Broad bean
Contains more Manganese +43.3%
Contains more Calcium +350%
Contains more Iron +212.5%
Contains more Magnesium +244.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +192%
Contains more Potassium +451.4%
Contains less Sodium -31.7%
Contains more Zinc +291.7%
Contains more Copper +650%
Soba
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 18% 7% 11% 4% 8% 4% 3% 49% 0%
Broad bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 23% 32% 18% 6% 13% 20% 35% 6%
Contains more Manganese +43.3%
Contains more Calcium +350%
Contains more Iron +212.5%
Contains more Magnesium +244.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +192%
Contains more Potassium +451.4%
Contains less Sodium -31.7%
Contains more Zinc +291.7%
Contains more Copper +650%

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
Soba
2
:
6
Broad bean
Broad bean
Contains more Vitamin B5 +256.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +135.3%
Contains more Folate +728.6%
Soba
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%
Broad bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 0% 0% 66% 32% 21% 23% 4% 7% 44% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +256.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +135.3%
Contains more Folate +728.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Soba
Soba
2
:
3
Broad bean
Broad bean
Contains more Carbs +112.3%
Contains more Fats +400%
Contains more Water +14.6%
Contains more Other +130.8%
Equal in Protein - 4.8
Soba
5% 21% 73%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 73.01 g
Other: 0.39 g
Broad bean
5% 10% 84%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 10.1 g
Water: 83.7 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Carbs +112.3%
Contains more Fats +400%
Contains more Water +14.6%
Contains more Other +130.8%
Equal in Protein - 4.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Soba
Soba
2
:
1
Broad bean
Broad bean
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +877.4%
Soba
25% 34% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
Broad bean
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.303 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +877.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soba Broad bean Opinion
Net carbs 21.44g 6.5g Soba
Protein 5.06g 4.8g Soba
Fats 0.1g 0.5g Broad bean
Carbs 21.44g 10.1g Soba
Calories 99kcal 62kcal Soba
Fiber 3.6g Broad bean
Calcium 4mg 18mg Broad bean
Iron 0.48mg 1.5mg Broad bean
Magnesium 9mg 31mg Broad bean
Phosphorus 25mg 73mg Broad bean
Potassium 35mg 193mg Broad bean
Sodium 60mg 41mg Broad bean
Zinc 0.12mg 0.47mg Broad bean
Copper 0.008mg 0.06mg Broad bean
Manganese 0.374mg 0.261mg Soba
Selenium 1µg Broad bean
Vitamin A 0IU 270IU Broad bean
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 14µg Broad bean
Vitamin C 0mg 19.8mg Broad bean
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.128mg Broad bean
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.09mg Broad bean
Vitamin B3 0.51mg 1.2mg Broad bean
Vitamin B5 0.235mg 0.066mg Soba
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.029mg Soba
Folate 7µg 58µg Broad bean
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0.048mg Soba
Threonine 0.177mg 0.178mg Broad bean
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0.215mg Broad bean
Leucine 0.33mg 0.37mg Broad bean
Lysine 0.214mg 0.313mg Broad bean
Methionine 0.072mg 0.037mg Soba
Phenylalanine 0.217mg 0.195mg Soba
Valine 0.249mg 0.235mg Soba
Histidine 0.119mg 0.115mg Soba
Saturated Fat 0.019g 0.142g Soba
Monounsaturated Fat 0.026g 0.02g Soba
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 0.303g Broad bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Soba Broad bean
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
6%
Soba
18%
Broad bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Soba
21%
Broad bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soba
Soba is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.123g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soba
Soba is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Soba
Soba is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broad bean
Broad bean contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broad bean
Broad bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broad bean
Broad bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Broad bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170378/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.