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Soybean vs. Semolina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Soybean and Semolina

  • Soybean is higher in Iron, Vitamin B2, Fiber, Vitamin K, Magnesium, Copper, and Phosphorus, yet Semolina is higher in Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Soybean covers your daily Iron needs 55% more than Semolina.
  • Soybean contains 192 times more Vitamin K than Semolina. While Soybean contains 19.2µg of Vitamin K, Semolina contains only 0.1µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Soybeans, mature cooked, boiled, without salt and Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry.

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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 +43.7%
Contains more Iron +594.6%
Contains more Magnesium +218.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.1%
Contains more Potassium +196%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +12.7%
Contains more Copper +43.3%
Contains more Manganese +25.6%
Contains more Selenium +172.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 193% 62% 105% 46% 1% 32% 136% 108% 40%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 28% 20% 66% 16% 1% 28% 95% 135% 109%
Contains more Calcium +43.7%
Contains more Iron +594.6%
Contains more Magnesium +218.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.1%
Contains more Potassium +196%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +12.7%
Contains more Copper +43.3%
Contains more Manganese +25.6%
Contains more Selenium +172.6%

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 +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +470%
Contains more Folate +575%
Contains more Vitamin K +19100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1165.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +275.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +93.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 7% 0% 6% 39% 66% 8% 11% 54% 41% 0% 48%
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 +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +470%
Contains more Folate +575%
Contains more Vitamin K +19100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1165.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +275.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +93.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +142.5%
Contains more Fats +770.9%
Contains more Water +534.4%
Contains more Other +169%
Contains more Carbs +867.6%
18% 9% 8% 63% 2%
Protein: 18.21 g
Fats: 8.97 g
Carbs: 8.36 g
Water: 62.55 g
Other: 1.91 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 +142.5%
Contains more Fats +770.9%
Contains more Water +534.4%
Contains more Other +169%
Contains more Carbs +867.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +667.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1472.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.3%
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.297 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.981 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.064 g
34% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.294 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +667.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1472.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soybean Semolina Opinion
Net carbs 2.36g 79.09g Semolina
Protein 18.21g 7.51g Soybean
Fats 8.97g 1.03g Soybean
Carbs 8.36g 80.89g Semolina
Calories 172kcal 374kcal Semolina
Starch 68.29g Semolina
Fructose 0.02g Semolina
Sugar 3g 0.33g Semolina
Fiber 6g 1.8g Soybean
Calcium 102mg 71mg Soybean
Iron 5.14mg 0.74mg Soybean
Magnesium 86mg 27mg Soybean
Phosphorus 245mg 153mg Soybean
Potassium 515mg 174mg Soybean
Sodium 1mg 2mg Soybean
Zinc 1.15mg 1.02mg Soybean
Copper 0.407mg 0.284mg Soybean
Manganese 0.824mg 1.035mg Semolina
Selenium 7.3µg 19.9µg Semolina
Vitamin A 9IU 0IU Soybean
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.03mg Soybean
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Soybean
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.224mg Semolina
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 0.05mg Soybean
Vitamin B3 0.399mg 5.048mg Semolina
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 0.672mg Semolina
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 0.452mg Semolina
Folate 54µg 8µg Soybean
Vitamin K 19.2µg 0.1µg Soybean
Tryptophan 0.242mg 0.103mg Soybean
Threonine 0.723mg 0.271mg Soybean
Isoleucine 0.807mg 0.339mg Soybean
Leucine 1.355mg 0.656mg Soybean
Lysine 1.108mg 0.215mg Soybean
Methionine 0.224mg 0.183mg Soybean
Phenylalanine 0.869mg 0.398mg Soybean
Valine 0.831mg 0.47mg Soybean
Histidine 0.449mg 0.185mg Soybean
Saturated Fat 1.297g 0.294g Semolina
Monounsaturated Fat 1.981g 0.258g Soybean
Polyunsaturated fat 5.064g 0.322g Soybean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Soybean 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
23%
Soybean
26%
Semolina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Soybean
52%
Semolina

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean
Soybean contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybean
Soybean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean
Soybean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.003g)
Which food is cheaper?
Semolina
Semolina is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Soybean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174271/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.