Soba Noodles Nutrition

There are several times when we love hogging on Chinese and Japanese cuisine, isn't it? I feel, there is something in those noodles which has made them ever-so-popular and irresistible! In case, you ain't aware, soba noodles are a kind of healthy noodles particularly popular in Japan but have become equally famous in other parts of the world, off late. For your knowledge, these noodles are made from buckwheat flour and water characterized by brown color. After knowing the gist of what soba noodles are, let us see the information given below.

serving size = 114 grams (1 cup)

Nutritional Content	Nutritional Value
Total Carbohydrates	24 grams
Total Fats	0.1 grams
Total Proteins	5.8 grams
Sodium	68 milligrams
Manganese	0.426 milligrams
Thiamin	0.107 milligrams
Iron	3%
Total Calories from Fats	1
Total Calories in Soba Noodles	113

Let us elaborate the nutritional facts of this popular Japanese food for better understanding.

• First of all, as you can clearly see, the calories associated with the soba noodles are extremely low and that is why they are considered healthy. One cup of cooked soba noodles has 113 calories only which are fulfilling enough.
• There are almost nil fats while the proteins are extremely low. Though the protein content is low, it can be coupled with animal protein and included as a part of the diet.
• The carbohydrate content isn't too much either, however, they make for the total calories in the nutrition. Fibers present in the noodles provide sufficient amounts of energy after consumption.
• Buckwheat flour from which the noodles are manufactured doesn't have wheat and hence can be used by people suffering from gluten intolerance or wheat allergy, safely.
• Carbohydrates from the noodles are slow releasing which help provide energy for hours together as in for longer time span without hunger pangs as such.
• Talking about the minerals, soba noodles are rich in sodium. If you ain't aware, sodium helps maintain the ionic balance in the body and thus useful.
• Soba noodles are considered a good source of manganese as well which is extremely useful in metabolizing cholesterol, amino acids and carbohydrates.
• Table also shows that soba noodles has a fair amount of vitamin B, thiamin. Being a vitamin, it facilitates healthy skin and hair. It is said to be extremely good for gaining healthy muscles and facilitating brain development.
• The last mineral present is iron. As you might be aware, iron plays a vital role in maintaining hemoglobin levels.
• To conclude, soba noodles are extremely useful and a healthy choice for all the meals throughout the day so plan your diet accordingly.

How to Cook Soba Noodles?

Ingredients

• 1 packet of Soba noodles
• 4 cups hot water
• 4 cups cold water

Procedure
First of all, buy the noodles and soak them in lukewarm water for about 20 to 25 minutes. This step is important since it allows the noodles to become soft and chewy after which boil them for about 2 minutes. Now, drain the noodles with cold water and there you are; ready with the noodles! Soba noodles are generally used in soups or in combination with cooked animal protein however, you can use them in some delicious Japanese noodle recipes as well.

Well, noodles have always been associated with other unhealthy foods, which isn't the case, frankly! Going through the facts, you must have realized that these are definitely a healthy choice so you can safely include them in your diet.