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Soba vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Soba and Beetroot

  • Soba has more Vitamin B1, however, Beetroot is higher in Folate, Potassium, Copper, and Vitamin C.
  • Beetroot covers your daily Folate needs 26% more than Soba.
  • Beetroot contains 3 times less Vitamin B1 than Soba. Soba contains 0.094mg of Vitamin B1, while Beetroot contains 0.031mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Noodles, japanese, soba, cooked and Beets, raw.

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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.
Soba
2
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Contains less Sodium -23.1%
Contains more Manganese +13.7%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +155.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +60%
Contains more Potassium +828.6%
Contains more Zinc +191.7%
Contains more Copper +837.5%
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 5% 30% 17% 18% 29% 11% 10% 25% 43% 4%
Contains less Sodium -23.1%
Contains more Manganese +13.7%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +155.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +60%
Contains more Potassium +828.6%
Contains more Zinc +191.7%
Contains more Copper +837.5%

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
3
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +203.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.5%
Contains more Folate +1457.1%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 1% 0% 17% 8% 10% 7% 10% 16% 82% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +203.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.5%
Contains more Folate +1457.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Soba
2
:
Contains more Protein +214.3%
Contains more Carbs +124.3%
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Water +20%
Contains more Other +176.9%
5% 21% 73%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 73.01 g
Other: 0.39 g
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Protein +214.3%
Contains more Carbs +124.3%
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Water +20%
Contains more Other +176.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Soba
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +93.5%
25% 34% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
23% 27% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +93.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soba Beetroot Opinion
Net carbs 21.44g 6.76g Soba
Protein 5.06g 1.61g Soba
Fats 0.1g 0.17g Beetroot
Carbs 21.44g 9.56g Soba
Calories 99kcal 43kcal Soba
Sugar 6.76g Soba
Fiber 2.8g Beetroot
Calcium 4mg 16mg Beetroot
Iron 0.48mg 0.8mg Beetroot
Magnesium 9mg 23mg Beetroot
Phosphorus 25mg 40mg Beetroot
Potassium 35mg 325mg Beetroot
Sodium 60mg 78mg Soba
Zinc 0.12mg 0.35mg Beetroot
Copper 0.008mg 0.075mg Beetroot
Manganese 0.374mg 0.329mg Soba
Selenium 0.7µg Beetroot
Vitamin A 0IU 33IU Beetroot
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Beetroot
Vitamin E 0.04mg Beetroot
Vitamin C 0mg 4.9mg Beetroot
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.031mg Soba
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.04mg Beetroot
Vitamin B3 0.51mg 0.334mg Soba
Vitamin B5 0.235mg 0.155mg Soba
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.067mg Beetroot
Folate 7µg 109µg Beetroot
Vitamin K 0.2µg Beetroot
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0.019mg Soba
Threonine 0.177mg 0.047mg Soba
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0.048mg Soba
Leucine 0.33mg 0.068mg Soba
Lysine 0.214mg 0.058mg Soba
Methionine 0.072mg 0.018mg Soba
Phenylalanine 0.217mg 0.046mg Soba
Valine 0.249mg 0.056mg Soba
Histidine 0.119mg 0.021mg Soba
Saturated Fat 0.019g 0.027g Soba
Monounsaturated Fat 0.026g 0.032g Beetroot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 0.06g Beetroot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Soba Beetroot
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
12%
Beetroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Soba
19%
Beetroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soba
Soba is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soba
Soba contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soba
Soba is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soba
Soba is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Soba
Soba is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beetroot
Beetroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beetroot
Beetroot 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. Soba - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168907/nutrients
  2. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/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.