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Soba vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Soba and Lemongrass?

  • Lemongrass is richer than Soba in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Potassium, Zinc, Folate, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Lemongrass's daily need coverage for Manganese is 211% more.

We used Noodles, japanese, soba, cooked and Lemon grass (citronella), raw types 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.
Soba
0
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Contains more Calcium +1525%
Contains more Iron +1602.1%
Contains more Magnesium +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +304%
Contains more Potassium +1965.7%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Zinc +1758.3%
Contains more Copper +3225%
Contains more Manganese +1296.8%
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 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1525%
Contains more Iron +1602.1%
Contains more Magnesium +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +304%
Contains more Potassium +1965.7%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Zinc +1758.3%
Contains more Copper +3225%
Contains more Manganese +1296.8%

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
2
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +370%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +419.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +971.4%
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 1% 0% 0% 9% 17% 32% 21% 3% 19% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +370%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +419.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +971.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +178%
Contains more Fats +390%
Contains more Carbs +18.1%
Contains more Other +361.5%
Equal in Water - 70.58
5% 21% 73%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 73.01 g
Other: 0.39 g
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +178%
Contains more Fats +390%
Contains more Carbs +18.1%
Contains more Other +361.5%
Equal in Water - 70.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -84%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +448.4%
25% 34% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +448.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soba Lemongrass Opinion
Net carbs 21.44g 25.31g Lemongrass
Protein 5.06g 1.82g Soba
Fats 0.1g 0.49g Lemongrass
Carbs 21.44g 25.31g Lemongrass
Calories 99kcal 99kcal
Calcium 4mg 65mg Lemongrass
Iron 0.48mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 9mg 60mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 25mg 101mg Lemongrass
Potassium 35mg 723mg Lemongrass
Sodium 60mg 6mg Lemongrass
Zinc 0.12mg 2.23mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.008mg 0.266mg Lemongrass
Manganese 0.374mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg Lemongrass
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Lemongrass
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.065mg Soba
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.135mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 0.51mg 1.101mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 0.235mg 0.05mg Soba
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.08mg Lemongrass
Folate 7µg 75µg Lemongrass
Tryptophan 0.072mg Soba
Threonine 0.177mg Soba
Isoleucine 0.195mg Soba
Leucine 0.33mg Soba
Lysine 0.214mg Soba
Methionine 0.072mg Soba
Phenylalanine 0.217mg Soba
Valine 0.249mg Soba
Histidine 0.119mg Soba
Saturated Fat 0.019g 0.119g Soba
Monounsaturated Fat 0.026g 0.054g Lemongrass
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 0.17g Lemongrass

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Soba Lemongrass
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Soba
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soba
Soba is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is cheaper?
Soba
Soba is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass 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)

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. Lemongrass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168573/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.