Potato vs. Soba — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between potatoes and soba?
- Potatoes are higher in vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, and copper, yet soba is higher in manganese.
- Potatoes' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 22% more.
- Potatoes have 14 times more copper than soba. While potatoes have 0.11mg of copper, soba has only 0.008mg.
- The glycemic index of soba is lower.
We used Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw and Noodles, japanese, soba, cooked types 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 | +155.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1114.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +68.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1275% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +150% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +128% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +87% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +108% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +25.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +645% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +114.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +16% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +187.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +146.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +22.6% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +35.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -24% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1200% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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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 | 19.7mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 0.04mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.008mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 425mg | 35mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.374mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 8% | |
| Protein | 2.05g | 5.06g | 6% |
| Starch | 15.29g | 6% | |
| Phosphorus | 57mg | 25mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 0.48mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 9mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.061mg | 0.51mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.12mg | 2% |
| Folate | 15µg | 7µg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 60mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 0.235mg | 1% |
| Calories | 77kcal | 99kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.094mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 12mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 17.49g | 21.44g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.39g | 21.44g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.82g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 0.019g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.026g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.042g | 0.031g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.067mg | 0.177mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0.33mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.107mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.103mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.035mg | 0.119mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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
17%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soba is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soba is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soba is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Soba is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)