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Somen noodles vs. Borage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Somen noodles and Borage

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Potassium, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3 in Borage is higher than in Somen noodles.
  • Borage covers your daily Vitamin C needs 39% more than Somen noodles.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Noodles, japanese, somen, cooked and Borage, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 2.4% 2.6% 20% 8.3% 6% 12% 21% 33% 0%
Borage
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 37% 28% 41% 124% 43% 5.5% 23% 10% 46% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1062.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1520.7%
Contains more IronIron +534.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +420%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +96.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +39%
~equal in Zinc ~0.2mg

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.
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% 5% 7.6% 1.8% 10% 3% 0% 0% 1.5% 0%
Borage
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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 117% 252% 0% 0% 15% 35% 17% 2.5% 19% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +319.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +827.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +546.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +550%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 28% 68%
Protein: 4 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 27.54 g
Water: 67.91 g
Other: 0.37 g
Borage
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2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 93 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +122.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +800%
Contains more FatsFats +288.9%
Contains more WaterWater +36.9%
Contains more OtherOther +289.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.021 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.073 g
Borage
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35% 43% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.109 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +904.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +49.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Somen noodles Borage Opinion
Calories 131kcal 21kcal Somen noodles
Protein 4g 1.8g Somen noodles
Fats 0.18g 0.7g Borage
Vitamin C 0mg 35mg Borage
Net carbs 27.54g 3.06g Somen noodles
Carbs 27.54g 3.06g Somen noodles
Magnesium 2mg 52mg Borage
Calcium 8mg 93mg Borage
Potassium 29mg 470mg Borage
Iron 0.52mg 3.3mg Borage
Copper 0.025mg 0.13mg Borage
Zinc 0.22mg 0.2mg Somen noodles
Phosphorus 27mg 53mg Borage
Sodium 161mg 80mg Borage
Vitamin A 0IU 4200IU Borage
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 210µg Borage
Manganese 0.251mg 0.349mg Borage
Selenium 0.9µg Borage
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.06mg Borage
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.15mg Borage
Vitamin B3 0.097mg 0.9mg Borage
Vitamin B5 0.172mg 0.041mg Somen noodles
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.084mg Borage
Folate 2µg 13µg Borage
Saturated Fat 0.025g 0.17g Somen noodles
Monounsaturated Fat 0.021g 0.211g Borage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.073g 0.109g Borage
Tryptophan 0.051mg Somen noodles
Threonine 0.106mg Somen noodles
Isoleucine 0.155mg Somen noodles
Leucine 0.274mg Somen noodles
Lysine 0.077mg Somen noodles
Methionine 0.062mg Somen noodles
Phenylalanine 0.194mg Somen noodles
Valine 0.171mg Somen noodles
Histidine 0.081mg Somen noodles

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Somen noodles Borage
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
2%
Somen noodles
36%
Borage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Somen noodles
36%
Borage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Somen noodles
Somen noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.145g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Borage
Borage contains less Sodium (difference - 81mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Borage
Borage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Borage
Borage 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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Somen noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168909/nutrients
  2. Borage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170481/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.