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Rice vs. Semolina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Rice and Semolina

  • Rice has more Folate, and Iron, while Semolina has more Vitamin B6, Manganese, Copper, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Semolina's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 28% higher.
  • Semolina contains 7 times less Folate than Rice. Rice contains 58µg of Folate, while Semolina contains 8µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked 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.
Rice
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3% 3.1% 45% 23% 13% 18% 0.13% 62% 41%
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 IronIron +62.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +610%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +397.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +311.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +108.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +255.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +119.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +165.3%

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.
Rice
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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% 0.8% 0% 41% 3% 28% 23% 21% 0% 0% 44% 1.1%
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 EVitamin E +33.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +625%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +242%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +386%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice
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3% 28% 68%
Protein: 2.69 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 28.17 g
Water: 68.44 g
Other: 0.42 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 WaterWater +594.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +179.2%
Contains more FatsFats +267.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +187.1%
Contains more OtherOther +69%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice
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32% 37% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.076 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 -73.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +193.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +323.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice Semolina Opinion
Calories 130kcal 374kcal Semolina
Protein 2.69g 7.51g Semolina
Fats 0.28g 1.03g Semolina
Net carbs 27.77g 79.09g Semolina
Carbs 28.17g 80.89g Semolina
Magnesium 12mg 27mg Semolina
Calcium 10mg 71mg Semolina
Potassium 35mg 174mg Semolina
Iron 1.2mg 0.74mg Rice
Sugar 0.05g 0.33g Rice
Fiber 0.4g 1.8g Semolina
Copper 0.069mg 0.284mg Semolina
Zinc 0.49mg 1.02mg Semolina
Starch 68.29g Semolina
Phosphorus 43mg 153mg Semolina
Sodium 1mg 2mg Rice
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.03mg Rice
Manganese 0.472mg 1.035mg Semolina
Selenium 7.5µg 19.9µg Semolina
Vitamin B1 0.163mg 0.224mg Semolina
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.05mg Semolina
Vitamin B3 1.476mg 5.048mg Semolina
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.672mg Semolina
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.452mg Semolina
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Semolina
Folate 58µg 8µg Rice
Choline 2.1mg Rice
Saturated Fat 0.077g 0.294g Rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0.258g Semolina
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 0.322g Semolina
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.103mg Semolina
Threonine 0.096mg 0.271mg Semolina
Isoleucine 0.116mg 0.339mg Semolina
Leucine 0.222mg 0.656mg Semolina
Lysine 0.097mg 0.215mg Semolina
Methionine 0.063mg 0.183mg Semolina
Phenylalanine 0.144mg 0.398mg Semolina
Valine 0.164mg 0.47mg Semolina
Histidine 0.063mg 0.185mg Semolina
Fructose 0.02g Semolina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rice 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
12%
Rice
24%
Semolina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Rice
52%
Semolina

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Semolina
Semolina is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice
Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.217g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice
Rice is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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.

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. Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168878/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.