Soba vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are soba and potato salad different?
- Soba is higher in manganese; however, potato salad is richer in copper, vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for potato salad is 23% higher.
- Soba contains 4 times more manganese than potato salad. While soba contains 0.374mg of manganese, potato salad contains only 0.101mg.
- Soba has less sodium.
Noodles, japanese, soba, cooked and Potato salad, home-prepared are the varieties used 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +270.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +375% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +625.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +35.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1375% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +158.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +108% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +22.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +130.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +74.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +127.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +252.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.06 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
21.44 g
Water:
73.01 g
Other:
0.39 g
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +88.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +91.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +8100% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +400% |
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Water
~76g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.019 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.031 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +9438.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11954.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.031g | 3.737g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 60mg | 529mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.008mg | 0.118mg | 12% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 8.2g | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.374mg | 0.101mg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 10mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.141mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 35mg | 254mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.019g | 1.429g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.235mg | 0.534mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.026g | 2.48g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 5% | |
| Protein | 5.06g | 2.68g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 25mg | 52mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 32µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.026mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 21.44g | 11.17g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.51mg | 0.89mg | 2% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 143kcal | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.31mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.48mg | 0.65mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 19mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.094mg | 0.077mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 21.44g | 9.87g | N/A |
| Folate | 7µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.072mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.177mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.195mg | 0.141mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.33mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.214mg | 0.171mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.072mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.217mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.249mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.119mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
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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
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13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soba is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soba contains less Sodium (difference - 469mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soba is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato salad is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)