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Semolina vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Semolina and Brown sugar

  • The amount of Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Fiber in Semolina is higher than in Brown sugar.
  • Semolina covers your daily Manganese needs 42% more than Brown sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry and Sugars, brown.

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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.
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +3725%
Contains more Potassium +30.8%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +3300%
Contains more Copper +504.3%
Contains more Manganese +1517.2%
Contains more Selenium +1558.3%
Contains more Calcium +16.9%
Equal in Iron - 0.71
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 28% 20% 66% 16% 1% 28% 95% 135% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +3725%
Contains more Potassium +30.8%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +3300%
Contains more Copper +504.3%
Contains more Manganese +1517.2%
Contains more Selenium +1558.3%
Contains more Calcium +16.9%
Equal in Iron - 0.71

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4489.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +409.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1002.4%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 8% 10% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4489.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +409.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1002.4%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +6158.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +635.8%
Contains more Other +57.8%
Contains more Carbs +21.3%
8% 81% 10%
Protein: 7.51 g
Fats: 1.03 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 9.86 g
Other: 0.71 g
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more Protein +6158.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +635.8%
Contains more Other +57.8%
Contains more Carbs +21.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +44928.6%
Contains more Glucose +1127.3%
Contains more Fructose +5450%
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
97%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 94.56 g
Glucose: 1.35 g
Fructose: 1.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +44928.6%
Contains more Glucose +1127.3%
Contains more Fructose +5450%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Semolina Brown sugar Opinion
Net carbs 79.09g 98.09g Brown sugar
Protein 7.51g 0.12g Semolina
Fats 1.03g 0g Semolina
Carbs 80.89g 98.09g Brown sugar
Calories 374kcal 380kcal Brown sugar
Starch 68.29g Semolina
Fructose 0.02g 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 0.33g 97.02g Semolina
Fiber 1.8g 0g Semolina
Calcium 71mg 83mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.74mg 0.71mg Semolina
Magnesium 27mg 9mg Semolina
Phosphorus 153mg 4mg Semolina
Potassium 174mg 133mg Semolina
Sodium 2mg 28mg Semolina
Zinc 1.02mg 0.03mg Semolina
Copper 0.284mg 0.047mg Semolina
Manganese 1.035mg 0.064mg Semolina
Selenium 19.9µg 1.2µg Semolina
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0mg Semolina
Vitamin B1 0.224mg 0mg Semolina
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0mg Semolina
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 0.11mg Semolina
Vitamin B5 0.672mg 0.132mg Semolina
Vitamin B6 0.452mg 0.041mg Semolina
Folate 8µg 1µg Semolina
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Semolina
Tryptophan 0.103mg Semolina
Threonine 0.271mg Semolina
Isoleucine 0.339mg Semolina
Leucine 0.656mg Semolina
Lysine 0.215mg Semolina
Methionine 0.183mg Semolina
Phenylalanine 0.398mg Semolina
Valine 0.47mg Semolina
Histidine 0.185mg Semolina
Saturated Fat 0.294g 0g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.258g 0g Semolina
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 0g Semolina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Semolina Brown sugar
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
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Semolina
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Sugar (difference - 96.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Semolina
Semolina is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Semolina
Semolina is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.294g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.