Mashed potato vs. Soba — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between mashed potato and soba
- Mashed potato is richer in potassium, vitamin B6, and polyunsaturated fat, yet soba is richer in manganese and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for soba is 12% higher.
- Mashed potato contains 43 times more polyunsaturated fat than soba. Mashed potato contains 1.342g of polyunsaturated fat, while soba contains 0.031g.
- Soba contains less sodium.
- Soba has a lower glycemic index than mashed potato.
Food types used in this article are Fast foods, potato, mashed 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +350% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +717.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +337.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +83.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +136% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +54.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +281.6% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +111.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +28.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +526.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +73.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.65 g
Fats:
2.82 g
Carbs:
14.65 g
Water:
79.62 g
Other:
1.26 g
Protein:
5.06 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
21.44 g
Water:
73.01 g
Other:
0.39 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +2720% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +223.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +206.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +46.3% |
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Water
~73.01g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.577 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.342 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.019 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.031 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2669.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4229% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.098mg | 0.374mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 306mg | 60mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.342g | 0.031g | 9% |
| Protein | 1.65g | 5.06g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.094mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 286mg | 35mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.04mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin A | 43µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 59mg | 25mg | 5% |
| Starch | 12.1g | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.235mg | 5% | |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 5% | |
| Fats | 2.82g | 0.1g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 0.51mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.035mg | 0.008mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.577g | 0.019g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Choline | 13.4mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.31mg | 0.48mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.72g | 0.026g | 2% |
| Carbs | 14.65g | 21.44g | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Calories | 89kcal | 99kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.026mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.35g | 21.44g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.105g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.072mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.177mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.33mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.214mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.072mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.217mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.249mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.119mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.2g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.174g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.146g | N/A |
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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 - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soba contains less Sodium (difference - 246mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soba is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.558g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soba is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mashed potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mashed potato is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)