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Biscuit vs. Soba — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Biscuit and Soba

  • Soba contains less Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Copper than Biscuit.
  • Biscuit's daily need coverage for Iron is 30% higher.
  • Soba contains 228 times less Saturated Fat than Biscuit. Biscuit contains 4.324g of Saturated Fat, while Soba contains 0.019g.

The food types used in this comparison are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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 +5775%
Contains more Iron +504.2%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +556%
Contains more Potassium +245.7%
Contains more Zinc +350%
Contains more Copper +925%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.374
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 18% 7% 11% 4% 8% 4% 3% 49% 0%
Contains more Calcium +5775%
Contains more Iron +504.2%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +556%
Contains more Potassium +245.7%
Contains more Zinc +350%
Contains more Copper +925%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.374

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 +278.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1092.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +478.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.3%
Contains more Folate +771.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 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 +278.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1092.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +478.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.3%
Contains more Folate +771.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Soba
Contains more Protein +38.3%
Contains more Fats +16200%
Contains more Carbs +108%
Contains more Other +720.5%
Contains more Water +152.6%
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 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 Protein +38.3%
Contains more Fats +16200%
Contains more Carbs +108%
Contains more Other +720.5%
Contains more Water +152.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Soba
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26553.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13329%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
25% 34% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26553.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13329%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Soba Opinion
Net carbs 43.1g 21.44g Biscuit
Protein 7g 5.06g Biscuit
Fats 16.3g 0.1g Biscuit
Carbs 44.6g 21.44g Biscuit
Calories 353kcal 99kcal Biscuit
Sugar 2.18g Soba
Fiber 1.5g Biscuit
Calcium 235mg 4mg Biscuit
Iron 2.9mg 0.48mg Biscuit
Magnesium 18mg 9mg Biscuit
Phosphorus 164mg 25mg Biscuit
Potassium 121mg 35mg Biscuit
Sodium 580mg 60mg Soba
Zinc 0.54mg 0.12mg Biscuit
Copper 0.082mg 0.008mg Biscuit
Manganese 0.378mg 0.374mg Biscuit
Selenium 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 82IU 0IU Biscuit
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.094mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.026mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 0.51mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.235mg Biscuit
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.04mg Soba
Folate 61µg 7µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Biscuit
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.072mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg 0.177mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.195mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg 0.33mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg 0.214mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.132mg 0.072mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.217mg Biscuit
Valine 0.313mg 0.249mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg 0.119mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Soba
Saturated Fat 4.324g 0.019g Soba
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 0.026g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 0.031g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit 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
25%
Biscuit
6%
Soba
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
10%
Soba

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soba
Soba is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soba
Soba contains less Sodium (difference - 520mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soba
Soba is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soba
Soba is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.305g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.