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Soba vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Soba and Arborio rice different?

  • Arborio rice is higher than Soba in Folate, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Arborio rice covers your daily need of Folate 13% more than Soba.

Noodles, japanese, soba, cooked and Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked types were used 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 Calcium +300%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Potassium +34.6%
Contains more Iron +204.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +32%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%
Contains more Copper +800%
Equal in Manganese - 0.357
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 18% 7% 11% 4% 8% 4% 3% 49% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 55% 6% 15% 3% 0% 11% 24% 47% 41%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Potassium +34.6%
Contains more Iron +204.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +32%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%
Contains more Copper +800%
Equal in Manganese - 0.357

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.
Soba
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +192.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.5%
Contains more Folate +742.9%
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%
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% 41% 4% 28% 24% 14% 45% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +192.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.5%
Contains more Folate +742.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +114.4%
Contains more Other +105.3%
Contains more Fats +90%
Contains more Carbs +34%
Equal in Water - 68.53
5% 21% 73%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 73.01 g
Other: 0.39 g
2% 29% 69%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 28.73 g
Water: 68.53 g
Other: 0.19 g
Contains more Protein +114.4%
Contains more Other +105.3%
Contains more Fats +90%
Contains more Carbs +34%
Equal in Water - 68.53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +123.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.3%
25% 34% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
32% 36% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +123.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soba Arborio rice Opinion
Net carbs 21.44g 28.73g Arborio rice
Protein 5.06g 2.36g Soba
Fats 0.1g 0.19g Arborio rice
Carbs 21.44g 28.73g Arborio rice
Calories 99kcal 130kcal Arborio rice
Calcium 4mg 1mg Soba
Iron 0.48mg 1.46mg Arborio rice
Magnesium 9mg 8mg Soba
Phosphorus 25mg 33mg Arborio rice
Potassium 35mg 26mg Soba
Sodium 60mg 0mg Arborio rice
Zinc 0.12mg 0.4mg Arborio rice
Copper 0.008mg 0.072mg Arborio rice
Manganese 0.374mg 0.357mg Soba
Selenium 7.5µg Arborio rice
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.164mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.016mg Soba
Vitamin B3 0.51mg 1.493mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B5 0.235mg 0.397mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.059mg Arborio rice
Folate 7µg 59µg Arborio rice
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0.027mg Soba
Threonine 0.177mg 0.084mg Soba
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0.102mg Soba
Leucine 0.33mg 0.195mg Soba
Lysine 0.214mg 0.085mg Soba
Methionine 0.072mg 0.056mg Soba
Phenylalanine 0.217mg 0.126mg Soba
Valine 0.249mg 0.144mg Soba
Histidine 0.119mg 0.056mg Soba
Saturated Fat 0.019g 0.051g Soba
Monounsaturated Fat 0.026g 0.058g Arborio rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 0.05g Arborio rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Soba Arborio rice
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
6%
Soba
13%
Arborio rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Soba
20%
Arborio rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soba
Soba is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soba
Soba is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Soba
Soba is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Soba - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168907/nutrients
  2. Arborio rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168882/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.