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Fettuccine vs. Semolina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are fettuccine and semolina different?

  • Semolina is higher than fettuccine in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and zinc.
  • Semolina covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 31% more than fettuccine.
  • Fettuccine contains 83 times more sodium than semolina. Fettuccine contains 166mg of sodium, while semolina contains 2mg.

KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry types were used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 8.4% 15% 23% 0% 2.7% 11% 22% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 21% 15% 28% 95% 28% 66% 0.26% 135% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +350%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +153.6%
Contains more IronIron +23.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +920%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +512%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
~equal in Potassium ~174mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 9% 0% 23% 16% 34% 0% 12% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0.6% 0% 56% 12% 95% 40% 104% 0% 0.25% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +148.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +180.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +804%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 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 FatsFats +162.1%
Contains more WaterWater +662.7%
Contains more OtherOther +167.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +477.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 41% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.9 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 g
34% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.294 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.322 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +248.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +24.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Semolina DV% diff.
Manganese 1.035mg 45%
Selenium 19.9µg 36%
Copper 0.284mg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.452mg 31%
Starch 68.29g 28%
Carbs 14g 80.89g 22%
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 5.048mg 20%
Phosphorus 25mg 153mg 18%
Calories 99kcal 374kcal 14%
Vitamin B5 0.672mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.224mg 11%
Zinc 0.1mg 1.02mg 8%
Sodium 166mg 2mg 7%
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg 5%
Magnesium 6mg 27mg 5%
Calcium 28mg 71mg 4%
Protein 6.2g 7.51g 3%
Saturated fat 0.9g 0.294g 3%
Fats 2.7g 1.03g 3%
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.03mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.9g 0.258g 2%
Iron 0.6mg 0.74mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.05mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 0.322g 1%
Folate 6µg 8µg 1%
Fiber 2g 1.8g 1%
Net carbs 12g 79.09g N/A
Potassium 168mg 174mg 0%
Sugar 1.3g 0.33g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 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%
Fructose 0.02g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fettuccine Semolina
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
7%
Fettuccine
24%
Semolina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
52%
Semolina

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 164mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.606g)
Which food is cheaper?
Semolina
Semolina is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Semolina
Semolina is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Semolina
Semolina is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)

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

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.