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Soba vs. Ramen noodle soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Soba and Ramen noodle soup different?

  • Ramen noodle soup is higher than Soba in Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Copper, Phosphorus, and Manganese.
  • Ramen noodle soup covers your daily need of Sodium 78% more than Soba.
  • Soba is lower in Sodium.

Noodles, japanese, soba, cooked and Soup, ramen noodle, any flavor, dry types were 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.
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 18% 6.3% 16% 154% 42% 16% 49% 242% 82% 126%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +177.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +425%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +417.1%
Contains more IronIron +756.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1475%
Contains more ZincZinc +400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +360%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +68.4%

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 1% 0.72% 49% 0% 112% 59% 101% 26% 8.8% 31% 22% 87% 3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +376.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +880.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +959%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1557.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.038mg

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
10% 18% 60% 7% 5%
Protein: 10.17 g
Fats: 17.59 g
Carbs: 60.26 g
Water: 6.52 g
Other: 5.46 g
Contains more WaterWater +1019.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +101%
Contains more FatsFats +17490%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +181.1%
Contains more OtherOther +1300%

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
49% 37% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.117 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +23576.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6990.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soba Ramen noodle soup Opinion
Calories 99kcal 440kcal Ramen noodle soup
Protein 5.06g 10.17g Ramen noodle soup
Fats 0.1g 17.59g Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Ramen noodle soup
Net carbs 21.44g 57.36g Ramen noodle soup
Carbs 21.44g 60.26g Ramen noodle soup
Magnesium 9mg 25mg Ramen noodle soup
Calcium 4mg 21mg Ramen noodle soup
Potassium 35mg 181mg Ramen noodle soup
Iron 0.48mg 4.11mg Ramen noodle soup
Sugar 1.98g Soba
Fiber 2.9g Ramen noodle soup
Copper 0.008mg 0.126mg Ramen noodle soup
Zinc 0.12mg 0.6mg Ramen noodle soup
Starch 55.97g Ramen noodle soup
Phosphorus 25mg 115mg Ramen noodle soup
Sodium 60mg 1855mg Soba
Vitamin A 0IU 12IU Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin E 2.44mg Ramen noodle soup
Manganese 0.374mg 0.63mg Ramen noodle soup
Selenium 23.1µg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.448mg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.255mg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin B3 0.51mg 5.401mg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin B5 0.235mg 0.438mg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.038mg Soba
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin K 8.9µg Ramen noodle soup
Folate 7µg 116µg Ramen noodle soup
Trans Fat 0.065g Soba
Choline 5.5mg Ramen noodle soup
Saturated Fat 0.019g 8.117g Soba
Monounsaturated Fat 0.026g 6.156g Ramen noodle soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 2.198g Ramen noodle soup
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
Omega-3 - ALA 0.056g Ramen noodle soup
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Ramen noodle soup
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Ramen noodle soup
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Ramen noodle soup
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.076g Ramen noodle soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Soba Ramen noodle soup
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
39%
Ramen noodle soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Soba
75%
Ramen noodle soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soba
Soba is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soba
Soba contains less Sodium (difference - 1795mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soba
Soba is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.098g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soba
Soba is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ramen noodle soup
Ramen noodle soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ramen noodle soup
Ramen noodle soup 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 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. Ramen noodle soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171177/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.