Molasses vs. Semolina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between molasses and semolina
- Molasses have more magnesium, iron, potassium, copper, manganese, vitamin B6, and calcium; however, semolina is richer in vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B1.
- Molasses cover your daily magnesium needs 51% more than semolina.
- Semolina has 8 times less potassium than molasses. Molasses have 1464mg of potassium, while semolina has 174mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Molasses 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 | +796.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +188.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +741.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +537.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +71.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +47.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +251.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +393.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +11.8% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +19.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +48.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +446.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +442.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +121.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +364.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +930% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +706.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +544% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +13900% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +10736.4% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +63850% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
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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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Magnesium | 242mg | 27mg | 51% |
| Iron | 4.72mg | 0.74mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 1464mg | 174mg | 38% |
| Starch | 68.29g | 28% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.93mg | 5.048mg | 26% |
| Copper | 0.487mg | 0.284mg | 23% |
| Manganese | 1.53mg | 1.035mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.67mg | 0.452mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 31mg | 153mg | 17% |
| Fructose | 12.79g | 0.02g | 16% |
| Protein | 0g | 7.51g | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.224mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 205mg | 71mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.8g | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.29mg | 1.02mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 17.8µg | 19.9µg | 4% |
| Calories | 290kcal | 374kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.002mg | 0.05mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.804mg | 0.672mg | 3% |
| Folate | 0µg | 8µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.322g | 2% |
| Carbs | 74.73g | 80.89g | 2% |
| Sodium | 37mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Choline | 13.3mg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.018g | 0.294g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.258g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 1.03g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 74.73g | 79.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 74.72g | 0.33g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 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% |
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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 - 74.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Semolina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Semolina is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.276g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
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.