Dough vs. Semolina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between dough and semolina
- Dough is higher in vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, folate, and selenium, yet semolina is higher in vitamin B6, manganese, copper, and phosphorus.
- Dough covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 40% more than semolina.
- Dough contains 301 times more sodium than semolina. While dough contains 602mg of sodium, semolina contains only 2mg.
- The glycemic index of semolina is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +428.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +43.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +36.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +48.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +86.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +79.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +217% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +754% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +600% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1437.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +47.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +322.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +135% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +234.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +174.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +55.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +40.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +165.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +263.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +2450% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +54.4% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
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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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.71mg | 0.224mg | 41% |
| Iron | 3.91mg | 0.74mg | 40% |
| Folate | 123µg | 8µg | 29% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.427mg | 0.05mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0.452mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 602mg | 2mg | 26% |
| Manganese | 0.577mg | 1.035mg | 20% |
| Selenium | 28.6µg | 19.9µg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.152mg | 0.284mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 51.88g | 80.89g | 10% |
| Starch | 44.23g | 68.29g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 153mg | 7% |
| Protein | 10.75g | 7.51g | 6% |
| Calories | 272kcal | 374kcal | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.855g | 0.322g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.455mg | 0.672mg | 4% |
| Fats | 2.42g | 1.03g | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 1.8g | 2% |
| Potassium | 117mg | 174mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 71mg | 2% |
| Choline | 8mg | 1% | |
| Fructose | 0.51g | 0.02g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.529g | 0.294g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.817mg | 5.048mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 49.68g | 79.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.62g | 0.33g | N/A |
| Zinc | 1.04mg | 1.02mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.362g | 0.258g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.103mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.271mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.339mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.656mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.215mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.398mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.47mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.063g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.788g | N/A |
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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 Sugar?
Semolina is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 600mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Semolina is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.235g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Semolina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Dough is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dough is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.