Noodles vs. Semolina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between noodles and semolina?
- Noodles is richer in folate, iron, and selenium, yet semolina is richer in manganese, vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
- Semolina's daily need coverage for manganese is 31% higher.
- Semolina contains less cholesterol.
We used Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked and Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry types in this comparison.
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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 IronIron | +98.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +491.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +357.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +189.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +56.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +101.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +228.6% |
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 | +466.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +29% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +172% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +950% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +143% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +155.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +882.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +101% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +586.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +65.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +221.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +125.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +71.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -29.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +425% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +57.1% |
| 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 Cholesterol |
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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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 138kcal | 374kcal |
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| Protein | 4.54g | 7.51g |
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| Fats | 2.07g | 1.03g |
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| Net carbs | 23.96g | 79.09g |
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| Carbs | 25.16g | 80.89g |
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| Cholesterol | 29mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin D | 4IU | 0IU |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 71mg |
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| Potassium | 38mg | 174mg |
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| Iron | 1.47mg | 0.74mg |
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| Sugar | 0.4g | 0.33g |
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| Fiber | 1.2g | 1.8g |
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| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.284mg |
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| Zinc | 0.65mg | 1.02mg |
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| Starch | 68.29g |
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| Phosphorus | 76mg | 153mg |
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| Sodium | 5mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 21IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 6µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.315mg | 1.035mg |
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| Selenium | 23.9µg | 19.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.289mg | 0.224mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.136mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.077mg | 5.048mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.263mg | 0.672mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.452mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 84µg | 8µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.029g |
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| Choline | 25.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.419g | 0.294g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.581g | 0.258g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.552g | 0.322g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0.103mg |
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| Threonine | 0.138mg | 0.271mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.19mg | 0.339mg |
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| Leucine | 0.365mg | 0.656mg |
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| Lysine | 0.137mg | 0.215mg |
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| Methionine | 0.086mg | 0.183mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.24mg | 0.398mg |
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| Valine | 0.22mg | 0.47mg |
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| Histidine | 0.121mg | 0.185mg |
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| Fructose | 0g | 0.02g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index 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
20%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Semolina is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Semolina is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Semolina is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.125g)
Which food is cheaper?
Semolina is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Semolina is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Noodles is relatively richer in vitamins