Cheese vs. Semolina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between cheese and semolina
- Cheese is higher in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin B2, yet semolina is higher in manganese, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
- Cheese covers your daily saturated fat needs 93% more than semolina.
- The amount of cholesterol in semolina is lower.
- The glycemic index of cheese is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, cheddar 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 CalciumCalcium | +900% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +256.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +197.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +43.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +128.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +428.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +846.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3733.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +756% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +237.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +672.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +8455.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +63.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +584.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +204.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3134% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +275.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +422.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2517.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3483.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +341.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +136.4% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 18.867g | 0.294g | 84% |
| Calcium | 710mg | 71mg | 64% |
| Fats | 33.31g | 1.03g | 50% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1µg | 0µg | 46% |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 1.035mg | 44% |
| Phosphorus | 455mg | 153mg | 43% |
| Vitamin A | 330µg | 37% | |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 0mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.059mg | 5.048mg | 31% |
| Protein | 22.87g | 7.51g | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.452mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.428mg | 0.05mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 653mg | 2mg | 28% |
| Starch | 68.29g | 28% | |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.284mg | 28% |
| Carbs | 3.09g | 80.89g | 26% |
| Zinc | 3.64mg | 1.02mg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.246g | 0.258g | 22% |
| Selenium | 28.5µg | 19.9µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.224mg | 16% |
| Iron | 0.14mg | 0.74mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.8g | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.421g | 0.322g | 7% |
| Folate | 27µg | 8µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 0.03mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 0.672mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 76mg | 174mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 24IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 404kcal | 374kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 3.09g | 79.09g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 27mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.48g | 0.33g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.917g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.547mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.044mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.206mg | 0.339mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.939mg | 0.656mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.025mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.547mg | 0.183mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.074mg | 0.398mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.404mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Semolina is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Semolina is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 651mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Semolina is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.573g)
Which food is cheaper?
Semolina is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.