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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 for 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.
Soba
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 1.2% 3.1% 18% 2.7% 3.3% 11% 7.8% 49% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 35% 13% 1.9% 3.7% 11% 38% 25% 0.26% 11%
Contains more IronIron +860%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18600%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +331.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +37.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +250%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +256%

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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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 24% 6% 9.6% 14% 9.2% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.3% 4.7% 1% 0% 8.5% 36% 1.1% 17% 7.8% 28% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +176.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +779.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +492.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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 ProteinProtein +52.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +347.6%
Contains more FatsFats +780%
Contains more WaterWater +23.4%
Contains more OtherOther +128.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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25% 34% 41%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.019 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.031 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.548 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.033 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +876.9%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.033g

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 Cholesterol ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soba Buttermilk DV% diff.
Manganese 0.374mg 0.002mg 16%
Calcium 4mg 116mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.154mg 10%
Phosphorus 25mg 89mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Carbs 21.44g 4.79g 6%
Sodium 60mg 190mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.034mg 5%
Iron 0.48mg 0.05mg 5%
Protein 5.06g 3.31g 4%
Selenium 2µg 4%
Choline 17.7mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.51mg 0.058mg 3%
Calories 99kcal 40kcal 3%
Zinc 0.12mg 0.42mg 3%
Potassium 35mg 151mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg 2%
Saturated fat 0.019g 0.548g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.235mg 0.275mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.026g 0.254g 1%
Fats 0.1g 0.88g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Folate 7µg 5µg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg 1%
Net carbs 21.44g 4.79g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU 0%
Magnesium 9mg 11mg 0%
Sugar 4.79g N/A
Copper 0.008mg 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.034mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 0.033g 0%
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.177mg 0.141mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0.171mg 0%
Leucine 0.33mg 0.313mg 0%
Lysine 0.214mg 0.277mg 0%
Methionine 0.072mg 0.087mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.217mg 0.171mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 0.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.119mg 0.1mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Soba Buttermilk
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
5%
Soba
9%
Buttermilk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Soba
15%
Buttermilk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soba
Soba is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
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 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?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is relatively richer in vitamins

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.