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Soba vs. White bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between soba and white bread

  • White bread is richer than soba in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, copper, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for white bread is 39% higher.
  • Soba contains less sodium.
  • Soba has a lower glycemic index than white bread.

Food types used in this article are Noodles, japanese, soba, cooked and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs).

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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 16% 43% 11% 135% 34% 20% 42% 64% 70% 120%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +155.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +260%
Contains more IronIron +652.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1162.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +516.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +292%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +43.3%

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% 4.4% 0% 133% 56% 90% 32% 20% 0% 0.5% 83% 8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +467%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +834.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +837.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +128.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +117.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1485.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 g
Contains more WaterWater +100.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +74.9%
Contains more FatsFats +3230%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +130.5%
Contains more OtherOther +407.7%

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% 21% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2203.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5067.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soba White bread DV% diff.
Selenium 22µg 40%
Iron 0.48mg 3.61mg 39%
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.533mg 37%
Vitamin B3 0.51mg 4.78mg 27%
Folate 7µg 111µg 26%
Sodium 60mg 490mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.243mg 17%
Starch 37.17g 15%
Calcium 4mg 144mg 14%
Fiber 2.7g 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 1.602g 10%
Copper 0.008mg 0.101mg 10%
Phosphorus 25mg 98mg 10%
Carbs 21.44g 49.42g 9%
Protein 5.06g 8.85g 8%
Calories 99kcal 266kcal 8%
Manganese 0.374mg 0.536mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.235mg 0.536mg 6%
Zinc 0.12mg 0.74mg 6%
Fats 0.1g 3.33g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.087mg 4%
Fructose 2.43g 3%
Potassium 35mg 126mg 3%
Magnesium 9mg 23mg 3%
Choline 14.6mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.019g 0.698g 3%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.026g 0.599g 1%
Net carbs 21.44g 46.72g N/A
Sugar 5.67g N/A
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.027g N/A
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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Soba White bread
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
33%
White bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Soba
56%
White bread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
White bread
White bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White bread
White bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soba
Soba is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soba
Soba contains less Sodium (difference - 430mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soba
Soba is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.679g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soba
Soba is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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. White bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.