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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.

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.
Noodles
Noodles
2
:
8
Semolina
Semolina
Contains more Iron +98.6%
Contains more Selenium +20.1%
Contains more Calcium +491.7%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +101.3%
Contains more Potassium +357.9%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +56.9%
Contains more Copper +189.8%
Contains more Manganese +228.6%
Noodles
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 56% 15% 33% 4% 1% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Semolina
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 28% 20% 66% 16% 1% 28% 95% 135% 109%
Contains more Iron +98.6%
Contains more Selenium +20.1%
Contains more Calcium +491.7%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +101.3%
Contains more Potassium +357.9%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +56.9%
Contains more Copper +189.8%
Contains more Manganese +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.
Noodles
Noodles
7
:
4
Semolina
Semolina
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172%
Contains more Folate +950%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +143%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +155.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +882.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Noodles
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 4% 3% 0% 73% 32% 39% 16% 11% 63% 12% 0%
Semolina
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172%
Contains more Folate +950%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +143%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +155.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +882.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Noodles
Noodles
2
:
3
Semolina
Semolina
Contains more Fats +101%
Contains more Water +586.9%
Contains more Protein +65.4%
Contains more Carbs +221.5%
Contains more Other +42%
Noodles
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
Semolina
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 +101%
Contains more Water +586.9%
Contains more Protein +65.4%
Contains more Carbs +221.5%
Contains more Other +42%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Noodles
Noodles
2
:
1
Semolina
Semolina
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.8%
Noodles
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Semolina
34% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.294 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Noodles
Noodles
1
:
4
Semolina
Semolina
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +425%
Contains more Glucose +57.1%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Noodles
10% 17% 73%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.3 g
Galactose: 0 g
Semolina
100%
Starch: 68.29 g
Sucrose: 0.21 g
Glucose: 0.11 g
Fructose: 0.02 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +425%
Contains more Glucose +57.1%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Noodles Semolina Opinion
Net carbs 23.96g 79.09g Semolina
Protein 4.54g 7.51g Semolina
Fats 2.07g 1.03g Noodles
Carbs 25.16g 80.89g Semolina
Calories 138kcal 374kcal Semolina
Starch 68.29g Semolina
Fructose 0g 0.02g Semolina
Sugar 0.4g 0.33g Semolina
Fiber 1.2g 1.8g Semolina
Calcium 12mg 71mg Semolina
Iron 1.47mg 0.74mg Noodles
Magnesium 21mg 27mg Semolina
Phosphorus 76mg 153mg Semolina
Potassium 38mg 174mg Semolina
Sodium 5mg 2mg Semolina
Zinc 0.65mg 1.02mg Semolina
Copper 0.098mg 0.284mg Semolina
Manganese 0.315mg 1.035mg Semolina
Selenium 23.9µg 19.9µg Noodles
Vitamin A 21IU 0IU Noodles
Vitamin A RAE 6µg Noodles
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.03mg Noodles
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Noodles
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Noodles
Vitamin B1 0.289mg 0.224mg Noodles
Vitamin B2 0.136mg 0.05mg Noodles
Vitamin B3 2.077mg 5.048mg Semolina
Vitamin B5 0.263mg 0.672mg Semolina
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.452mg Semolina
Folate 84µg 8µg Noodles
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Noodles
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Semolina
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.103mg Semolina
Threonine 0.138mg 0.271mg Semolina
Isoleucine 0.19mg 0.339mg Semolina
Leucine 0.365mg 0.656mg Semolina
Lysine 0.137mg 0.215mg Semolina
Methionine 0.086mg 0.183mg Semolina
Phenylalanine 0.24mg 0.398mg Semolina
Valine 0.22mg 0.47mg Semolina
Histidine 0.121mg 0.185mg Semolina
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg Semolina
Trans Fat 0.029g Semolina
Saturated Fat 0.419g 0.294g Semolina
Monounsaturated Fat 0.581g 0.258g Noodles
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.322g Noodles

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Noodles 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
21%
Noodles
26%
Semolina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Noodles
52%
Semolina

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.125g)
Which food is cheaper?
Semolina
Semolina is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Semolina
Semolina is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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. Noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169732/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.