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Oat vs. Semolina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Oat and Semolina

  • Oat is richer in Manganese, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B1, Copper, Magnesium, Fiber, and Zinc, yet Semolina is richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Oat is 169% higher.
  • Oat contains 7 times more Magnesium than Semolina. Oat contains 177mg of Magnesium, while Semolina contains 27mg.

Food types used in this article are Oats 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.
Oat
Oat
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 16% 38% 177% 209% 108% 224% 0.26% 641% 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 +555.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +146.6%
Contains more IronIron +537.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +120.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +289.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +241.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +375%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +31.5%
~equal in Sodium ~2mg

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.
Oat
Oat
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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% 0% 191% 32% 18% 81% 27% 0% 0% 42% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +240.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +178%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +100.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +425.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +279.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oat
Oat
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17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 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 ProteinProtein +124.9%
Contains more FatsFats +569.9%
Contains more OtherOther +142.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22.1%
Contains more WaterWater +20%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oat
Oat
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21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.217 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.535 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 +744.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +687.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -75.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oat Semolina Opinion
Calories 389kcal 374kcal Oat
Protein 16.89g 7.51g Oat
Fats 6.9g 1.03g Oat
Net carbs 55.67g 79.09g Semolina
Carbs 66.27g 80.89g Semolina
Magnesium 177mg 27mg Oat
Calcium 54mg 71mg Semolina
Potassium 429mg 174mg Oat
Iron 4.72mg 0.74mg Oat
Sugar 0.33g Oat
Fiber 10.6g 1.8g Oat
Copper 0.626mg 0.284mg Oat
Zinc 3.97mg 1.02mg Oat
Starch 68.29g Semolina
Phosphorus 523mg 153mg Oat
Sodium 2mg 2mg
Vitamin E 0.03mg Semolina
Manganese 4.916mg 1.035mg Oat
Selenium 19.9µg Semolina
Vitamin B1 0.763mg 0.224mg Oat
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.05mg Oat
Vitamin B3 0.961mg 5.048mg Semolina
Vitamin B5 1.349mg 0.672mg Oat
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.452mg Semolina
Vitamin K 0.1µg Semolina
Folate 56µg 8µg Oat
Saturated Fat 1.217g 0.294g Semolina
Monounsaturated Fat 2.178g 0.258g Oat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.535g 0.322g Oat
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0.103mg Oat
Threonine 0.575mg 0.271mg Oat
Isoleucine 0.694mg 0.339mg Oat
Leucine 1.284mg 0.656mg Oat
Lysine 0.701mg 0.215mg Oat
Methionine 0.312mg 0.183mg Oat
Phenylalanine 0.895mg 0.398mg Oat
Valine 0.937mg 0.47mg Oat
Histidine 0.405mg 0.185mg Oat
Fructose 0.02g Semolina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oat 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
30%
Oat
24%
Semolina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%
Oat
52%
Semolina

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.923g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oat
Oat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oat
Oat is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oat
Oat 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 contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 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.

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. Oat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.