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Soba vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between soba and short ribs

  • Soba has more manganese; however, short ribs are higher in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and copper.
  • Short ribs cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 109% more than soba.
  • Soba has 29 times more manganese than short ribs. While soba has 0.374mg of manganese, short ribs have only 0.013mg.
  • Soba has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of soba is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Noodles, japanese, soba, cooked and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised.

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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 11% 3.6% 20% 87% 33% 133% 69% 6.5% 1.7% 113%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2776.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +540%
Contains more IronIron +381.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1137.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +3966.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +548%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.7%

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 0% 0% 5.8% 11% 13% 35% 46% 15% 51% 328% 6% 3.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +88%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +476.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +380.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.252mg

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
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +104.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +326.3%
Contains more FatsFats +41880%
Contains more OtherOther +87.2%

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
47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.53 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +72515.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4835.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Soba Short ribs
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soba Short ribs DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.62µg 109%
Saturated fat 0.019g 17.8g 81%
Fats 0.1g 41.98g 64%
Monounsaturated fat 0.026g 18.88g 47%
Zinc 0.12mg 4.88mg 43%
Selenium 20.8µg 38%
Protein 5.06g 21.57g 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg 31%
Iron 0.48mg 2.31mg 23%
Phosphorus 25mg 162mg 20%
Calories 99kcal 471kcal 19%
Manganese 0.374mg 0.013mg 16%
Choline 82.2mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.22mg 14%
Vitamin B3 0.51mg 2.452mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 1.53g 10%
Copper 0.008mg 0.099mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.15mg 10%
Carbs 21.44g 0g 7%
Potassium 35mg 224mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.05mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.7µg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 27IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Calcium 4mg 12mg 1%
Magnesium 9mg 15mg 1%
Folate 7µg 5µg 1%
Net carbs 21.44g 0g N/A
Sodium 60mg 50mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.235mg 0.252mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0.142mg 0%
Threonine 0.177mg 0.862mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0.981mg 0%
Leucine 0.33mg 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 0.214mg 1.823mg 0%
Methionine 0.072mg 0.562mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.217mg 0.852mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 1.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.119mg 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Soba Short ribs
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
43%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Soba
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soba
Soba is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soba
Soba is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soba
Soba is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.781g)
Which food is cheaper?
Soba
Soba is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Short ribs
Short ribs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Short ribs
Short ribs 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. Short ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168613/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.