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Semolina vs. Wheat Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Semolina and Wheat Bread

  • Semolina has more Vitamin B6, and Copper, while Wheat Bread has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Fiber.
  • Wheat Bread's daily need coverage for Iron is 42% higher.
  • Wheat Bread contains 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Semolina. Semolina contains 0.452mg of Vitamin B6, while Wheat Bread contains 0.153mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Semolina is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry and Bread, wheat, toasted.

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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% 21% 15% 28% 95% 28% 66% 0.26% 135% 109%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 42% 50% 20% 153% 66% 40% 81% 78% 180% 182%
Contains more CopperCopper +43.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +118.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +132.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.2%
Contains more IronIron +452.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +44.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +67.8%

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% 0% 0.6% 0% 56% 12% 95% 40% 104% 0% 0.25% 6% 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 0.67% 0% 4.8% 0% 110% 88% 117% 27% 35% 0% 14% 65% 12%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +195.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +96%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +664%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5600%
Contains more FolateFolate +975%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 81% 10%
Protein: 7.51 g
Fats: 1.03 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 9.86 g
Other: 0.71 g
13% 4% 56% 24% 3%
Protein: 12.96 g
Fats: 4.27 g
Carbs: 55.77 g
Water: 24.23 g
Other: 2.77 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +45%
Contains more ProteinProtein +72.6%
Contains more FatsFats +314.6%
Contains more WaterWater +145.7%
Contains more OtherOther +290.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.294 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.322 g
27% 27% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.72 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -70.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +295%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +434.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Semolina Wheat Bread Opinion
Calories 374kcal 313kcal Semolina
Protein 7.51g 12.96g Wheat Bread
Fats 1.03g 4.27g Wheat Bread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Wheat Bread
Net carbs 79.09g 51.07g Semolina
Carbs 80.89g 55.77g Semolina
Magnesium 27mg 59mg Wheat Bread
Calcium 71mg 165mg Wheat Bread
Potassium 174mg 223mg Wheat Bread
Iron 0.74mg 4.09mg Wheat Bread
Sugar 0.33g 6.42g Semolina
Fiber 1.8g 4.7g Wheat Bread
Copper 0.284mg 0.198mg Semolina
Zinc 1.02mg 1.47mg Wheat Bread
Starch 68.29g Semolina
Phosphorus 153mg 188mg Wheat Bread
Sodium 2mg 601mg Semolina
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.24mg Wheat Bread
Manganese 1.035mg 1.377mg Wheat Bread
Selenium 19.9µg 33.4µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B1 0.224mg 0.439mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.382mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 6.25mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B5 0.672mg 0.456mg Semolina
Vitamin B6 0.452mg 0.153mg Semolina
Vitamin K 0.1µg 5.7µg Wheat Bread
Folate 8µg 86µg Wheat Bread
Choline 22.1mg Wheat Bread
Saturated Fat 0.294g 0.989g Semolina
Monounsaturated Fat 0.258g 1.019g Wheat Bread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 1.72g Wheat Bread
Tryptophan 0.103mg 0.092mg Semolina
Threonine 0.271mg 0.299mg Wheat Bread
Isoleucine 0.339mg 0.258mg Semolina
Leucine 0.656mg 0.461mg Semolina
Lysine 0.215mg 0.215mg
Methionine 0.183mg 0.105mg Semolina
Phenylalanine 0.398mg 0.315mg Semolina
Valine 0.47mg 0.31mg Semolina
Histidine 0.185mg 0.15mg Semolina
Fructose 0.02g Semolina
Omega-3 - ALA 0.161g Wheat Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Semolina Wheat Bread
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
24%
Semolina
36%
Wheat Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Semolina
89%
Wheat Bread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 599mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.695g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
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. Semolina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169758/nutrients
  2. Wheat Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172687/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.