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Semolina vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Semolina and Biscuit

  • Semolina has more Vitamin B6, Manganese, Copper, and Vitamin B3, however, Biscuit has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Folate.
  • Semolina's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 32% more.
  • Semolina has 3 times more Copper than Biscuit. Semolina has 0.284mg of Copper, while Biscuit has 0.082mg.
  • Semolina is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.

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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.
Semolina
Semolina
7
:
3
Biscuit
Biscuit
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +43.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +88.9%
Contains more Copper +246.3%
Contains more Manganese +173.8%
Contains more Calcium +231%
Contains more Iron +291.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 164
Equal in Selenium - 19.5
Semolina
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 28% 20% 66% 16% 1% 28% 95% 135% 109%
Biscuit
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +43.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +88.9%
Contains more Copper +246.3%
Contains more Manganese +173.8%
Contains more Calcium +231%
Contains more Iron +291.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 164
Equal in Selenium - 19.5

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.
Semolina
Semolina
6
:
6
Biscuit
Biscuit
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1191.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +520%
Contains more Folate +662.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Biscuit
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1191.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +520%
Contains more Folate +662.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Semolina
Semolina
2
:
3
Biscuit
Biscuit
Contains more Carbs +81.4%
Contains more Fats +1482.5%
Contains more Water +193.1%
Contains more Other +350.7%
Equal in Protein - 7
Semolina
8% 81% 10%
Protein: 7.51 g
Fats: 1.03 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 9.86 g
Other: 0.71 g
Biscuit
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more Carbs +81.4%
Contains more Fats +1482.5%
Contains more Water +193.1%
Contains more Other +350.7%
Equal in Protein - 7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Semolina
Semolina
1
:
2
Biscuit
Biscuit
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2586%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1192.9%
Semolina
34% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.294 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
Biscuit
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2586%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1192.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Semolina Biscuit Opinion
Net carbs 79.09g 43.1g Semolina
Protein 7.51g 7g Semolina
Fats 1.03g 16.3g Biscuit
Carbs 80.89g 44.6g Semolina
Calories 374kcal 353kcal Semolina
Starch 68.29g Semolina
Fructose 0.02g Semolina
Sugar 0.33g 2.18g Semolina
Fiber 1.8g 1.5g Semolina
Calcium 71mg 235mg Biscuit
Iron 0.74mg 2.9mg Biscuit
Magnesium 27mg 18mg Semolina
Phosphorus 153mg 164mg Biscuit
Potassium 174mg 121mg Semolina
Sodium 2mg 580mg Semolina
Zinc 1.02mg 0.54mg Semolina
Copper 0.284mg 0.082mg Semolina
Manganese 1.035mg 0.378mg Semolina
Selenium 19.9µg 19.5µg Semolina
Vitamin A 0IU 82IU Biscuit
Vitamin E 0.03mg Semolina
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.224mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.31mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 2.949mg Semolina
Vitamin B5 0.672mg 0.285mg Semolina
Vitamin B6 0.452mg 0.035mg Semolina
Folate 8µg 61µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Biscuit
Vitamin K 0.1µg Semolina
Tryptophan 0.103mg 0.087mg Semolina
Threonine 0.271mg 0.211mg Semolina
Isoleucine 0.339mg 0.273mg Semolina
Leucine 0.656mg 0.514mg Semolina
Lysine 0.215mg 0.226mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.183mg 0.132mg Semolina
Phenylalanine 0.398mg 0.347mg Semolina
Valine 0.47mg 0.313mg Semolina
Histidine 0.185mg 0.161mg Semolina
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Semolina
Saturated Fat 0.294g 4.324g Semolina
Monounsaturated Fat 0.258g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 4.163g Biscuit

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is better in case of low diet
Semolina Biscuit
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
26%
Semolina
25%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Semolina
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 578mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Semolina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169758/nutrients
  2. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.