Brown rice vs. Soba — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between brown rice and soba
- Soba has less manganese, vitamin B3, phosphorus, copper, magnesium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and zinc.
- Brown rice's daily need coverage for manganese is 26% more.
- Brown rice has 13 times more copper than soba. Brown rice has 0.106mg of copper, while soba has 0.008mg.
- Brown rice has a higher glycemic index than soba.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked 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 | +333.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +145.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1225% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +491.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +312% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +160.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +89.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +165.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +402.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +61.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +207.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +28.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.74 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
25.58 g
Water:
70.27 g
Other:
0.44 g
Protein:
5.06 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
21.44 g
Water:
73.01 g
Other:
0.39 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +870% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +84.7% |
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Water
~73.01g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.366 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 | +1319.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1080.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.7% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.974mg | 0.374mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.561mg | 0.51mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.106mg | 0.008mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 5.8µg | 11% | |
| Phosphorus | 103mg | 25mg | 11% |
| Starch | 24.79g | 10% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.178mg | 0.094mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 9mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 6% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.04mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.71mg | 0.12mg | 5% |
| Protein | 2.74g | 5.06g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.069mg | 0.026mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.235mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 86mg | 35mg | 2% |
| Choline | 9.2mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 4mg | 60mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.366g | 0.031g | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 0.019g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.369g | 0.026g | 1% |
| Calories | 123kcal | 99kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 0.48mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 25.58g | 21.44g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.97g | 0.1g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.98g | 21.44g | N/A |
| Calcium | 3mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.24g | N/A | |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.095mg | 0.177mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.109mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.214mg | 0.33mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.099mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.058mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.066mg | 0.119mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.355g | 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
13%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
10%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soba is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soba is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.241g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soba is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Soba is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brown rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brown rice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)