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Soba vs. Glutinous rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Soba and Glutinous rice

  • The amount of Vitamin B1 in Soba is higher than in Glutinous rice.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Noodles, japanese, soba, cooked and Rice, white, glutinous, unenriched, 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.
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +242.9%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +212.5%
Contains more Potassium +250%
Contains more Manganese +42.7%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Zinc +241.7%
Contains more Copper +512.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 18% 7% 11% 4% 8% 4% 3% 49% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 4% 4% 1% 1% 12% 17% 35% 31%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +242.9%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +212.5%
Contains more Potassium +250%
Contains more Manganese +42.7%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Zinc +241.7%
Contains more Copper +512.5%

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +370%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.8%
Contains more Folate +600%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.215
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 5% 3% 6% 13% 6% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +370%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.8%
Contains more Folate +600%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.215

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +150.5%
Contains more Other +457.1%
Contains more Fats +90%
Equal in Carbs - 21.09
Equal in Water - 76.63
5% 21% 73%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 73.01 g
Other: 0.39 g
2% 21% 77%
Protein: 2.02 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 21.09 g
Water: 76.63 g
Other: 0.07 g
Contains more Protein +150.5%
Contains more Other +457.1%
Contains more Fats +90%
Equal in Carbs - 21.09
Equal in Water - 76.63

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +169.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +122.6%
25% 34% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.07 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.069 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +169.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +122.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soba Glutinous rice Opinion
Net carbs 21.44g 20.09g Soba
Protein 5.06g 2.02g Soba
Fats 0.1g 0.19g Glutinous rice
Carbs 21.44g 21.09g Soba
Calories 99kcal 97kcal Soba
Sugar 0.05g Soba
Fiber 1g Glutinous rice
Calcium 4mg 2mg Soba
Iron 0.48mg 0.14mg Soba
Magnesium 9mg 5mg Soba
Phosphorus 25mg 8mg Soba
Potassium 35mg 10mg Soba
Sodium 60mg 5mg Glutinous rice
Zinc 0.12mg 0.41mg Glutinous rice
Copper 0.008mg 0.049mg Glutinous rice
Manganese 0.374mg 0.262mg Soba
Selenium 5.6µg Glutinous rice
Vitamin E 0.04mg Glutinous rice
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.02mg Soba
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.013mg Soba
Vitamin B3 0.51mg 0.29mg Soba
Vitamin B5 0.235mg 0.215mg Soba
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.026mg Soba
Folate 7µg 1µg Soba
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0.023mg Soba
Threonine 0.177mg 0.072mg Soba
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0.087mg Soba
Leucine 0.33mg 0.167mg Soba
Lysine 0.214mg 0.073mg Soba
Methionine 0.072mg 0.047mg Soba
Phenylalanine 0.217mg 0.108mg Soba
Valine 0.249mg 0.123mg Soba
Histidine 0.119mg 0.047mg Soba
Saturated Fat 0.019g 0.039g Soba
Monounsaturated Fat 0.026g 0.07g Glutinous rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 0.069g Glutinous rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Soba Glutinous rice
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
3%
Glutinous rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Soba
11%
Glutinous rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soba
Soba is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soba
Soba is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soba
Soba is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Soba
Soba is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soba
Soba is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soba
Soba is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
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. Glutinous rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169711/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.