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Papadum vs. Semolina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Papadum and Semolina?

  • Papadum is richer in Iron, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Folate, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Manganese, yet Semolina is richer in Vitamin B3.
  • Papadum's daily need coverage for Iron is 88% higher.
  • Papadum has 873 times more Sodium than Semolina. Papadum has 1745mg of Sodium, while Semolina has 2mg.

We used Papad and Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry types in this comparison.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +101.4%
Contains more Iron +954.1%
Contains more Magnesium +903.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +151.6%
Contains more Potassium +474.7%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%
Contains more Copper +251.4%
Contains more Manganese +50.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Selenium +139.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 293% 194% 166% 89% 228% 93% 333% 204% 46%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 28% 20% 66% 16% 1% 28% 95% 135% 109%
Contains more Calcium +101.4%
Contains more Iron +954.1%
Contains more Magnesium +903.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +151.6%
Contains more Potassium +474.7%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%
Contains more Copper +251.4%
Contains more Manganese +50.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Selenium +139.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +416%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.5%
Contains more Folate +2637.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 1% 0% 0% 70% 60% 28% 56% 66% 165% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 56% 12% 95% 41% 105% 6% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +416%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.5%
Contains more Folate +2637.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +240.3%
Contains more Fats +215.5%
Contains more Other +1002.8%
Contains more Carbs +35.1%
Contains more Water +182.5%
26% 3% 60% 3% 8%
Protein: 25.56 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 59.87 g
Water: 3.49 g
Other: 7.83 g
8% 81% 10%
Protein: 7.51 g
Fats: 1.03 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 9.86 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more Protein +240.3%
Contains more Fats +215.5%
Contains more Other +1002.8%
Contains more Carbs +35.1%
Contains more Water +182.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +106.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +256.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.9%
39% 19% 42%
Saturated Fat: 1.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.148 g
34% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.294 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +106.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +256.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Papadum Semolina Opinion
Net carbs 41.27g 79.09g Semolina
Protein 25.56g 7.51g Papadum
Fats 3.25g 1.03g Papadum
Carbs 59.87g 80.89g Semolina
Calories 371kcal 374kcal Semolina
Starch 68.29g Semolina
Fructose 0.02g Semolina
Sugar 0g 0.33g Papadum
Fiber 18.6g 1.8g Papadum
Calcium 143mg 71mg Papadum
Iron 7.8mg 0.74mg Papadum
Magnesium 271mg 27mg Papadum
Phosphorus 385mg 153mg Papadum
Potassium 1000mg 174mg Papadum
Sodium 1745mg 2mg Semolina
Zinc 3.4mg 1.02mg Papadum
Copper 0.998mg 0.284mg Papadum
Manganese 1.562mg 1.035mg Papadum
Selenium 8.3µg 19.9µg Semolina
Vitamin A 50IU 0IU Papadum
Vitamin A RAE 13µg Papadum
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.03mg Papadum
Vitamin B1 0.277mg 0.224mg Papadum
Vitamin B2 0.258mg 0.05mg Papadum
Vitamin B3 1.472mg 5.048mg Semolina
Vitamin B5 0.917mg 0.672mg Papadum
Vitamin B6 0.285mg 0.452mg Semolina
Folate 219µg 8µg Papadum
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0.1µg Papadum
Tryptophan 0.266mg 0.103mg Papadum
Threonine 0.886mg 0.271mg Papadum
Isoleucine 1.303mg 0.339mg Papadum
Leucine 2.115mg 0.656mg Papadum
Lysine 1.695mg 0.215mg Papadum
Methionine 0.372mg 0.183mg Papadum
Phenylalanine 1.491mg 0.398mg Papadum
Valine 1.434mg 0.47mg Papadum
Histidine 0.715mg 0.185mg Papadum
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg Semolina
Saturated Fat 1.084g 0.294g Semolina
Monounsaturated Fat 0.532g 0.258g Papadum
Polyunsaturated fat 1.148g 0.322g Papadum

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Papadum Semolina
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
37%
Papadum
26%
Semolina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
Papadum
52%
Semolina

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 1743mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.79g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Papadum
Papadum is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Papadum
Papadum is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Papadum
Papadum 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. Papadum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168106/nutrients
  2. Semolina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169758/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.