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Soba vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between soba and drumstick tree

  • Soba has more manganese; however, drumstick tree is higher in vitamin C, potassium, vitamin B5, folate, magnesium, copper, and vitamin B6.
  • Drumstick tree covers your daily vitamin C needs 157% more than soba.
  • The glycemic index of soba is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Noodles, japanese, soba, cooked and Drumstick pods, 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
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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 32% 9% 41% 14% 28% 12% 21% 5.5% 34% 3.8%
Contains more IronIron +33.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +44.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +650%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1217.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +950%
Contains more ZincZinc +275%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30%

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 470% 1.3% 0% 0% 13% 17% 12% 48% 28% 0% 0% 33% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +77.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +237.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more FolateFolate +528.6%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Soba
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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
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +141%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +151.3%
Contains more FatsFats +100%
Contains more WaterWater +20.8%
Contains more OtherOther +148.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Soba
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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
24% 74% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.003 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -42.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +933.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +292.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soba Drumstick tree DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 141mg 157%
Potassium 35mg 461mg 13%
Fiber 3.2g 13%
Vitamin B5 0.235mg 0.794mg 11%
Folate 7µg 44µg 9%
Magnesium 9mg 45mg 9%
Copper 0.008mg 0.084mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.12mg 6%
Protein 5.06g 2.1g 6%
Manganese 0.374mg 0.259mg 5%
Carbs 21.44g 8.53g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.074mg 4%
Phosphorus 25mg 50mg 4%
Calories 99kcal 37kcal 3%
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.053mg 3%
Calcium 4mg 30mg 3%
Zinc 0.12mg 0.45mg 3%
Iron 0.48mg 0.36mg 2%
Sodium 60mg 42mg 1%
Selenium 0.7µg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.51mg 0.62mg 1%
Fats 0.1g 0.2g 0%
Net carbs 21.44g 5.33g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.019g 0.033g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.026g 0.102g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 0.003g 0%
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0%
Threonine 0.177mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0%
Leucine 0.33mg 0%
Lysine 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.072mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.217mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.119mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Soba Drumstick tree
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
48%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Soba
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soba
Soba is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Drumstick tree - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170483/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.