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English muffin vs. Semolina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between English muffin and Semolina

  • English muffin is higher in Vitamin B2, and Folate, yet Semolina is higher in Vitamin B6, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
  • Semolina covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 31% more than English muffin.
  • English muffin contains 232 times more Sodium than Semolina. While English muffin contains 464mg of Sodium, Semolina contains only 2mg.

Food varieties used in this article are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (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 Iron +20.3%
Contains more Calcium +36.5%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +15%
Contains more Potassium +32.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +45.7%
Contains more Copper +120.2%
Contains more Manganese +189.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 28% 20% 66% 16% 1% 28% 95% 135% 109%
Contains more Iron +20.3%
Contains more Calcium +36.5%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +15%
Contains more Potassium +32.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +45.7%
Contains more Copper +120.2%
Contains more Manganese +189.9%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +208%
Contains more Folate +362.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +222.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +951.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 0%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +208%
Contains more Folate +362.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +222.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +951.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +74.8%
Contains more Water +327%
Contains more Other +238%
Contains more Carbs +75.8%
Equal in Protein - 7.51
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 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 Fats +74.8%
Contains more Water +327%
Contains more Other +238%
Contains more Carbs +75.8%
Equal in Protein - 7.51

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +175.8%
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
34% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.294 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +175.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
English muffin 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 English muffin Semolina Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 79.09g Semolina
Protein 7.7g 7.51g English muffin
Fats 1.8g 1.03g English muffin
Carbs 46g 80.89g Semolina
Calories 235kcal 374kcal Semolina
Starch 68.29g Semolina
Fructose 0.02g Semolina
Sugar 0.33g English muffin
Fiber 2.7g 1.8g English muffin
Calcium 52mg 71mg Semolina
Iron 0.89mg 0.74mg English muffin
Magnesium 21mg 27mg Semolina
Phosphorus 133mg 153mg Semolina
Potassium 131mg 174mg Semolina
Sodium 464mg 2mg Semolina
Zinc 0.7mg 1.02mg Semolina
Copper 0.129mg 0.284mg Semolina
Manganese 0.357mg 1.035mg Semolina
Selenium 19.9µg Semolina
Vitamin E 0.03mg Semolina
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg English muffin
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.224mg Semolina
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.05mg English muffin
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 5.048mg Semolina
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.672mg Semolina
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.452mg Semolina
Folate 37µg 8µg English muffin
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg English muffin
Vitamin K 0.1µg Semolina
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.103mg Semolina
Threonine 0.242mg 0.271mg Semolina
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.339mg Semolina
Leucine 0.553mg 0.656mg Semolina
Lysine 0.241mg 0.215mg English muffin
Methionine 0.139mg 0.183mg Semolina
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.398mg Semolina
Valine 0.353mg 0.47mg Semolina
Histidine 0.17mg 0.185mg Semolina
Saturated Fat 0.259g 0.294g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 0.258g English muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 0.322g English muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffin 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
15%
English muffin
26%
Semolina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
52%
Semolina

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 462mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Semolina
Semolina is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.