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Kumquat vs. Soba — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Kumquat and Soba

  • Kumquat is richer in Vitamin C, Copper, and Calcium, yet Soba is richer in Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Kumquat is 49% higher.
  • Kumquat contains 16 times more Calcium than Soba. Kumquat contains 62mg of Calcium, while Soba contains 4mg.

Food types used in this article are Kumquats, 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 +1450%
Contains more Iron +79.2%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Potassium +431.4%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Zinc +41.7%
Contains more Copper +1087.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.6%
Contains more Manganese +177%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 33% 15% 9% 17% 2% 5% 32% 18% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 18% 7% 11% 4% 8% 4% 3% 49% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1450%
Contains more Iron +79.2%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Potassium +431.4%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Zinc +41.7%
Contains more Copper +1087.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.6%
Contains more Manganese +177%

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 B2 +246.2%
Contains more Folate +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +154.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 3% 0% 147% 10% 21% 9% 13% 9% 13% 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 B2 +246.2%
Contains more Folate +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +154.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Soba
Contains more Fats +760%
Contains more Water +10.7%
Contains more Other +30.8%
Contains more Protein +169.1%
Contains more Carbs +34.8%
Equal in Water - 73.01
2% 16% 81%
Protein: 1.88 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 15.9 g
Water: 80.85 g
Other: 0.51 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 +760%
Contains more Water +10.7%
Contains more Other +30.8%
Contains more Protein +169.1%
Contains more Carbs +34.8%
Equal in Water - 73.01

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Soba
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +492.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +451.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.6%
24% 36% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.103 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
25% 34% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +492.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +451.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kumquat Soba Opinion
Net carbs 9.4g 21.44g Soba
Protein 1.88g 5.06g Soba
Fats 0.86g 0.1g Kumquat
Carbs 15.9g 21.44g Soba
Calories 71kcal 99kcal Soba
Sugar 9.36g Soba
Fiber 6.5g Kumquat
Calcium 62mg 4mg Kumquat
Iron 0.86mg 0.48mg Kumquat
Magnesium 20mg 9mg Kumquat
Phosphorus 19mg 25mg Soba
Potassium 186mg 35mg Kumquat
Sodium 10mg 60mg Kumquat
Zinc 0.17mg 0.12mg Kumquat
Copper 0.095mg 0.008mg Kumquat
Manganese 0.135mg 0.374mg Soba
Vitamin A 290IU 0IU Kumquat
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 0µg Kumquat
Vitamin E 0.15mg Kumquat
Vitamin C 43.9mg 0mg Kumquat
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.094mg Soba
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.026mg Kumquat
Vitamin B3 0.429mg 0.51mg Soba
Vitamin B5 0.208mg 0.235mg Soba
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.04mg Soba
Folate 17µg 7µg Kumquat
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 0.103g 0.019g Soba
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 0.026g Kumquat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 0.031g Kumquat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kumquat 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
20%
Kumquat
6%
Soba
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Kumquat
10%
Soba

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soba
Soba is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soba
Soba is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.084g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soba
Soba is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kumquat
Kumquat contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kumquat
Kumquat is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Kumquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168154/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.