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Soba vs. Buttermilk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Soba and Buttermilk

  • Soba has more Manganese, Iron, and Vitamin B1, however, Buttermilk is higher in Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus.
  • Soba covers your daily need of Manganese 16% more than Buttermilk.
  • Soba has 10 times more Iron than Buttermilk. While Soba has 0.48mg of Iron, Buttermilk has only 0.05mg.
  • Soba has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Noodles, japanese, soba, cooked and Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat.

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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 +860%
Contains less Sodium -68.4%
Contains more Manganese +18600%
Contains more Calcium +2800%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +256%
Contains more Potassium +331.4%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Contains more Copper +37.5%
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 35% 2% 8% 39% 14% 25% 12% 4% 1% 11%
Contains more Iron +860%
Contains less Sodium -68.4%
Contains more Manganese +18600%
Contains more Calcium +2800%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +256%
Contains more Potassium +331.4%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Contains more Copper +37.5%

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
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +176.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +779.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.6%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +492.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 3% 1% 0% 4% 9% 36% 2% 17% 8% 4% 28% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +176.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +779.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.6%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +492.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +52.9%
Contains more Carbs +347.6%
Contains more Fats +780%
Contains more Water +23.4%
Contains more Other +128.2%
5% 21% 73%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 73.01 g
Other: 0.39 g
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Protein +52.9%
Contains more Carbs +347.6%
Contains more Fats +780%
Contains more Water +23.4%
Contains more Other +128.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +876.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.033
25% 34% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +876.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.033

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soba Buttermilk Opinion
Net carbs 21.44g 4.79g Soba
Protein 5.06g 3.31g Soba
Fats 0.1g 0.88g Buttermilk
Carbs 21.44g 4.79g Soba
Calories 99kcal 40kcal Soba
Sugar 4.79g Soba
Calcium 4mg 116mg Buttermilk
Iron 0.48mg 0.05mg Soba
Magnesium 9mg 11mg Buttermilk
Phosphorus 25mg 89mg Buttermilk
Potassium 35mg 151mg Buttermilk
Sodium 60mg 190mg Soba
Zinc 0.12mg 0.42mg Buttermilk
Copper 0.008mg 0.011mg Buttermilk
Manganese 0.374mg 0.002mg Soba
Selenium 2µg Buttermilk
Vitamin A 0IU 47IU Buttermilk
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 14µg Buttermilk
Vitamin E 0.05mg Buttermilk
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Buttermilk
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.034mg Soba
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.154mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B3 0.51mg 0.058mg Soba
Vitamin B5 0.235mg 0.275mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.034mg Soba
Folate 7µg 5µg Soba
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg Buttermilk
Vitamin K 0.1µg Buttermilk
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0.042mg Soba
Threonine 0.177mg 0.141mg Soba
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0.171mg Soba
Leucine 0.33mg 0.313mg Soba
Lysine 0.214mg 0.277mg Buttermilk
Methionine 0.072mg 0.087mg Buttermilk
Phenylalanine 0.217mg 0.171mg Soba
Valine 0.249mg 0.217mg Soba
Histidine 0.119mg 0.1mg Soba
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg Soba
Saturated Fat 0.019g 0.548g Soba
Monounsaturated Fat 0.026g 0.254g Buttermilk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 0.033g Buttermilk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Soba Buttermilk
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
9%
Buttermilk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Soba
15%
Buttermilk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soba
Soba is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soba
Soba contains less Sodium (difference - 130mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soba
Soba is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soba
Soba is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.529g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soba
Soba is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is cheaper?
Soba
Soba is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.