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Arrowroot vs. Soba — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Arrowroot and Soba

  • Arrowroot has more Folate, Iron, Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, however, Soba has more Manganese.
  • Arrowroot's daily need coverage for Folate is 83% more.
  • Arrowroot has 15 times more Copper than Soba. Arrowroot has 0.121mg of Copper, while Soba has 0.008mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Arrowroot, 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.
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Soba
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +362.5%
Contains more Magnesium +177.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +292%
Contains more Potassium +1197.1%
Contains less Sodium -56.7%
Contains more Zinc +425%
Contains more Copper +1412.5%
Contains more Manganese +114.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 18% 7% 11% 4% 8% 4% 3% 49% 0%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +362.5%
Contains more Magnesium +177.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +292%
Contains more Potassium +1197.1%
Contains less Sodium -56.7%
Contains more Zinc +425%
Contains more Copper +1412.5%
Contains more Manganese +114.9%

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.
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Soba
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +126.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +232%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +565%
Contains more Folate +4728.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 7% 36% 14% 32% 18% 62% 254% 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% 0% 0% 0% 24% 6% 10% 15% 10% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +126.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +232%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +565%
Contains more Folate +4728.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Soba
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +10.6%
Contains more Other +264.1%
Contains more Protein +19.3%
Contains more Carbs +60.1%
Equal in Water - 73.01
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 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 +100%
Contains more Water +10.6%
Contains more Other +264.1%
Contains more Protein +19.3%
Contains more Carbs +60.1%
Equal in Water - 73.01

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Soba
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +196.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +550%
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
25% 34% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +196.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +550%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Soba Opinion
Net carbs 12.09g 21.44g Soba
Protein 4.24g 5.06g Soba
Fats 0.2g 0.1g Arrowroot
Carbs 13.39g 21.44g Soba
Calories 65kcal 99kcal Soba
Fiber 1.3g Arrowroot
Calcium 6mg 4mg Arrowroot
Iron 2.22mg 0.48mg Arrowroot
Magnesium 25mg 9mg Arrowroot
Phosphorus 98mg 25mg Arrowroot
Potassium 454mg 35mg Arrowroot
Sodium 26mg 60mg Arrowroot
Zinc 0.63mg 0.12mg Arrowroot
Copper 0.121mg 0.008mg Arrowroot
Manganese 0.174mg 0.374mg Soba
Selenium 0.7µg Arrowroot
Vitamin A 19IU 0IU Arrowroot
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Arrowroot
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.094mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.026mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 0.51mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.235mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.04mg Arrowroot
Folate 338µg 7µg Arrowroot
Tryptophan 0.072mg Soba
Threonine 0.177mg Soba
Isoleucine 0.195mg Soba
Leucine 0.33mg Soba
Lysine 0.214mg Soba
Methionine 0.072mg Soba
Phenylalanine 0.217mg Soba
Valine 0.249mg Soba
Histidine 0.119mg Soba
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.019g Soba
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.026g Soba
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0.031g Arrowroot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Arrowroot 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
35%
Arrowroot
6%
Soba
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
10%
Soba

Comparison summary

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 - 12)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot 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)
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. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.