Cassava vs. Soba — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cassava and soba different?
- Cassava has more vitamin C, copper, and potassium than soba.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for cassava is 23% higher.
- Cassava contains 13 times more copper than soba. While cassava contains 0.1mg of copper, soba contains only 0.008mg.
- Soba has a lower glycemic index (46) than cassava (94).
Cassava, raw and Noodles, japanese, soba, cooked are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +133.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +674.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1150% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +183.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +77.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +84.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +67.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +285.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +119.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +180% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +77.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +59% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +272.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +188.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +54.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 20.6mg | 0mg | 23% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.008mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 7% | |
| Potassium | 271mg | 35mg | 7% |
| Protein | 1.36g | 5.06g | 7% |
| Carbs | 38.06g | 21.44g | 6% |
| Folate | 27µg | 7µg | 5% |
| Choline | 23.7mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088mg | 0.04mg | 4% |
| Calories | 160kcal | 99kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.107mg | 0.235mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.27mg | 0.48mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 9mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.34mg | 0.12mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 60mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.854mg | 0.51mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.048mg | 0.026mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.087mg | 0.094mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 16mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 36.26g | 21.44g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.7g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 27mg | 25mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.384mg | 0.374mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.074g | 0.019g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.075g | 0.026g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.048g | 0.031g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0.177mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.027mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.039mg | 0.33mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.044mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.026mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.035mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.02mg | 0.119mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soba is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soba is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.055g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soba is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Soba is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cassava is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cassava is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)