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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.

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 Iron +16.7%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +312%
Contains more Potassium +145.7%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Zinc +491.7%
Contains more Copper +1225%
Contains more Manganese +160.4%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 22% 28% 45% 8% 1% 20% 36% 128% 32%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 18% 7% 11% 4% 8% 4% 3% 49% 0%
Contains more Iron +16.7%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +312%
Contains more Potassium +145.7%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Zinc +491.7%
Contains more Copper +1225%
Contains more Manganese +160.4%
Contains more Calcium +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.
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Soba
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +165.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +402.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +207.5%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 45% 16% 49% 23% 29% 7% 0% 1%
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 B1 +89.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +165.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +402.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +207.5%
Contains more Folate +28.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +870%
Contains more Carbs +19.3%
Contains more Other +12.8%
Contains more Protein +84.7%
Equal in Water - 73.01
3% 26% 70%
Protein: 2.74 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 25.58 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 0.44 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 +870%
Contains more Carbs +19.3%
Contains more Other +12.8%
Contains more Protein +84.7%
Equal in Water - 73.01

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1319.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1080.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.366 g
25% 34% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1319.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1080.6%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Brown rice Soba
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown rice Soba Opinion
Net carbs 23.98g 21.44g Brown rice
Protein 2.74g 5.06g Soba
Fats 0.97g 0.1g Brown rice
Carbs 25.58g 21.44g Brown rice
Calories 123kcal 99kcal Brown rice
Starch 24.79g Brown rice
Sugar 0.24g Soba
Fiber 1.6g Brown rice
Calcium 3mg 4mg Soba
Iron 0.56mg 0.48mg Brown rice
Magnesium 39mg 9mg Brown rice
Phosphorus 103mg 25mg Brown rice
Potassium 86mg 35mg Brown rice
Sodium 4mg 60mg Brown rice
Zinc 0.71mg 0.12mg Brown rice
Copper 0.106mg 0.008mg Brown rice
Manganese 0.974mg 0.374mg Brown rice
Selenium 5.8µg Brown rice
Vitamin E 0.17mg Brown rice
Vitamin B1 0.178mg 0.094mg Brown rice
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.026mg Brown rice
Vitamin B3 2.561mg 0.51mg Brown rice
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.235mg Brown rice
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.04mg Brown rice
Folate 9µg 7µg Brown rice
Vitamin K 0.2µg Brown rice
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.072mg Soba
Threonine 0.095mg 0.177mg Soba
Isoleucine 0.109mg 0.195mg Soba
Leucine 0.214mg 0.33mg Soba
Lysine 0.099mg 0.214mg Soba
Methionine 0.058mg 0.072mg Soba
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.217mg Soba
Valine 0.151mg 0.249mg Soba
Histidine 0.066mg 0.119mg Soba
Saturated Fat 0.26g 0.019g Soba
Monounsaturated Fat 0.369g 0.026g Brown rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.366g 0.031g Brown rice
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.355g Brown rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Brown rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brown rice 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
14%
Brown rice
6%
Soba
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Brown rice
10%
Soba

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soba
Soba is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soba
Soba is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.241g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soba
Soba is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Soba
Soba is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brown rice
Brown rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brown rice
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)

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. Brown rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169704/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.