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Semolina vs. Noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Semolina and Noodles?

  • Semolina is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5, yet Noodles is richer in Folate, Iron, and Selenium.
  • Semolina's daily need coverage for Manganese is 31% higher.
  • Semolina has 10 times more Vitamin B6 than Noodles. Semolina has 0.452mg of Vitamin B6, while Noodles has 0.046mg.

We used Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry and Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked 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.
Semolina
Semolina
8
:
2
Noodles
Noodles
Contains more Calcium +491.7%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +101.3%
Contains more Potassium +357.9%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +56.9%
Contains more Copper +189.8%
Contains more Manganese +228.6%
Contains more Iron +98.6%
Contains more Selenium +20.1%
Semolina
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 28% 20% 66% 16% 1% 28% 95% 135% 109%
Noodles
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 56% 15% 33% 4% 1% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Contains more Calcium +491.7%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +101.3%
Contains more Potassium +357.9%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +56.9%
Contains more Copper +189.8%
Contains more Manganese +228.6%
Contains more Iron +98.6%
Contains more Selenium +20.1%

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.
Semolina
Semolina
4
:
7
Noodles
Noodles
Contains more Vitamin B3 +143%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +155.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +882.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172%
Contains more Folate +950%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Semolina
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%
Noodles
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 4% 3% 0% 73% 32% 39% 16% 11% 63% 12% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +143%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +155.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +882.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172%
Contains more Folate +950%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Semolina
Semolina
3
:
2
Noodles
Noodles
Contains more Protein +65.4%
Contains more Carbs +221.5%
Contains more Other +42%
Contains more Fats +101%
Contains more Water +586.9%
Semolina
8% 81% 10%
Protein: 7.51 g
Fats: 1.03 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 9.86 g
Other: 0.71 g
Noodles
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more Protein +65.4%
Contains more Carbs +221.5%
Contains more Other +42%
Contains more Fats +101%
Contains more Water +586.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Semolina
Semolina
1
:
2
Noodles
Noodles
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.4%
Semolina
34% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.294 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
Noodles
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Semolina
Semolina
4
:
1
Noodles
Noodles
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +425%
Contains more Glucose +57.1%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Semolina
100%
Starch: 68.29 g
Sucrose: 0.21 g
Glucose: 0.11 g
Fructose: 0.02 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Noodles
10% 17% 73%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.3 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +425%
Contains more Glucose +57.1%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Semolina Noodles Opinion
Net carbs 79.09g 23.96g Semolina
Protein 7.51g 4.54g Semolina
Fats 1.03g 2.07g Noodles
Carbs 80.89g 25.16g Semolina
Calories 374kcal 138kcal Semolina
Starch 68.29g Semolina
Fructose 0.02g 0g Semolina
Sugar 0.33g 0.4g Semolina
Fiber 1.8g 1.2g Semolina
Calcium 71mg 12mg Semolina
Iron 0.74mg 1.47mg Noodles
Magnesium 27mg 21mg Semolina
Phosphorus 153mg 76mg Semolina
Potassium 174mg 38mg Semolina
Sodium 2mg 5mg Semolina
Zinc 1.02mg 0.65mg Semolina
Copper 0.284mg 0.098mg Semolina
Manganese 1.035mg 0.315mg Semolina
Selenium 19.9µg 23.9µg Noodles
Vitamin A 0IU 21IU Noodles
Vitamin A RAE 6µg Noodles
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.17mg Noodles
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Noodles
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Noodles
Vitamin B1 0.224mg 0.289mg Noodles
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.136mg Noodles
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 2.077mg Semolina
Vitamin B5 0.672mg 0.263mg Semolina
Vitamin B6 0.452mg 0.046mg Semolina
Folate 8µg 84µg Noodles
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Noodles
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Semolina
Tryptophan 0.103mg 0.043mg Semolina
Threonine 0.271mg 0.138mg Semolina
Isoleucine 0.339mg 0.19mg Semolina
Leucine 0.656mg 0.365mg Semolina
Lysine 0.215mg 0.137mg Semolina
Methionine 0.183mg 0.086mg Semolina
Phenylalanine 0.398mg 0.24mg Semolina
Valine 0.47mg 0.22mg Semolina
Histidine 0.185mg 0.121mg Semolina
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Semolina
Trans Fat 0.029g Semolina
Saturated Fat 0.294g 0.419g Semolina
Monounsaturated Fat 0.258g 0.581g Noodles
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 0.552g Noodles

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Semolina Noodles
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
26%
Semolina
21%
Noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Semolina
33%
Noodles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.125g)
Which food is cheaper?
Semolina
Semolina is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Semolina
Semolina is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Semolina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169758/nutrients
  2. Noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169732/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.