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Oatmeal vs. Semolina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Oatmeal and Semolina different?

  • Oatmeal is higher in Iron, Vitamin B2, and Folate, however, Semolina is richer in Selenium, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Oatmeal is 65% higher.
  • Oatmeal contains 6 times more Folate than Semolina. While Oatmeal contains 44µg of Folate, Semolina contains only 8µg.

Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) and Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry are the varieties 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 19% 24% 5.4% 224% 22% 17% 33% 6.4% 73% 27%
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 CalciumCalcium +12.7%
Contains more IronIron +705.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +185.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +330.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +64.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +98.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +85.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +298%
~equal in Magnesium ~27mg

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% 26% 1.4% 0% 65% 50% 57% 19% 67% 0% 1% 33% 2.6%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +330%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +300%
Contains more FolateFolate +450%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +66.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +112%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +55.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 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 +32%
Contains more WaterWater +752.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +216.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +593.1%
Contains more OtherOther +24.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 37% 41%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.426 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -23.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +51.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +32.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
96% 3%
Starch: 10.37 g
Sucrose: 0.29 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.16 g
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 SucroseSucrose +38.1%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +558.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oatmeal Semolina Opinion
Calories 68kcal 374kcal Semolina
Protein 2.37g 7.51g Semolina
Fats 1.36g 1.03g Oatmeal
Net carbs 9.97g 79.09g Semolina
Carbs 11.67g 80.89g Semolina
Magnesium 26mg 27mg Semolina
Calcium 80mg 71mg Oatmeal
Potassium 61mg 174mg Semolina
Iron 5.96mg 0.74mg Oatmeal
Sugar 0.46g 0.33g Semolina
Fiber 1.7g 1.8g Semolina
Copper 0.066mg 0.284mg Semolina
Zinc 0.62mg 1.02mg Semolina
Starch 10.37g 68.29g Semolina
Phosphorus 77mg 153mg Semolina
Sodium 49mg 2mg Semolina
Vitamin A 433IU 0IU Oatmeal
Vitamin A 130µg Oatmeal
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.03mg Oatmeal
Manganese 0.558mg 1.035mg Semolina
Selenium 5µg 19.9µg Semolina
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.224mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B2 0.215mg 0.05mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B3 3.025mg 5.048mg Semolina
Vitamin B5 0.317mg 0.672mg Semolina
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0.452mg Semolina
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0.1µg Oatmeal
Folate 44µg 8µg Oatmeal
Trans Fat 0.003g Semolina
Choline 4.7mg Oatmeal
Saturated Fat 0.226g 0.294g Oatmeal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.391g 0.258g Oatmeal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.426g 0.322g Oatmeal
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.103mg Semolina
Threonine 0.083mg 0.271mg Semolina
Isoleucine 0.105mg 0.339mg Semolina
Leucine 0.2mg 0.656mg Semolina
Lysine 0.135mg 0.215mg Semolina
Methionine 0.04mg 0.183mg Semolina
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.398mg Semolina
Valine 0.151mg 0.47mg Semolina
Histidine 0.057mg 0.185mg Semolina
Fructose 0g 0.02g Semolina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oatmeal 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
25%
Oatmeal
24%
Semolina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Oatmeal
52%
Semolina

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Semolina
Semolina is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.068g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/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.

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