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Semolina vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between semolina and Brussels sprouts

  • Semolina is richer in selenium, manganese, vitamin B3, copper, vitamin B6, and phosphorus, yet Brussels sprouts are richer in vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for Brussels sprouts is 147% higher.
  • Semolina contains 12 times more selenium than Brussels sprouts. Semolina contains 19.9µg of selenium, while Brussels sprouts contain 1.6µg.

Food types used in this article are Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry and Brussels sprouts, raw.

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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 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +69%
Contains more CopperCopper +305.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +142.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +121.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +207.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1143.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +123.6%
Contains more IronIron +89.2%

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 283% 13% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +61.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +577.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +117.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +106.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +176900%
Contains more FolateFolate +662.5%
~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
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +122.2%
Contains more FatsFats +243.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +803.8%
Contains more WaterWater +772.2%
Contains more OtherOther +93%

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
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1021.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +47415.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
21% 37% 42%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.46 g
Glucose: 0.81 g
Fructose: 0.93 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +119%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +636.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +4550%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Semolina Brussels sprouts
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals 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 Semolina Brussels sprouts DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 153g 1018%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 177µg 147%
Vitamin C 0mg 85mg 94%
Selenium 19.9µg 1.6µg 33%
Manganese 1.035mg 0.337mg 30%
Starch 68.29g 28%
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 0.745mg 27%
Carbs 80.89g 8.95g 24%
Copper 0.284mg 0.07mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.452mg 0.219mg 18%
Calories 374kcal 43kcal 17%
Folate 8µg 61µg 13%
Phosphorus 153mg 69mg 12%
Fiber 1.8g 3.8g 8%
Iron 0.74mg 1.4mg 8%
Protein 7.51g 3.38g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.672mg 0.309mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.224mg 0.139mg 7%
Potassium 174mg 389mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.88mg 6%
Zinc 1.02mg 0.42mg 5%
Vitamin A 38µg 4%
Choline 19.1mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.09mg 3%
Calcium 71mg 42mg 3%
Fats 1.03g 0.3g 1%
Saturated fat 0.294g 0.062g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.258g 0.023g 1%
Magnesium 27mg 23mg 1%
Sodium 2mg 25mg 1%
Fructose 0.02g 0.93g 1%
Net carbs 79.09g 5.15g N/A
Sugar 0.33g 2.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.103mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.271mg 0.12mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.339mg 0.132mg 0%
Leucine 0.656mg 0.152mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0.154mg 0%
Methionine 0.183mg 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.398mg 0.098mg 0%
Valine 0.47mg 0.155mg 0%
Histidine 0.185mg 0.076mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Semolina Brussels sprouts
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
73%
Brussels sprouts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Semolina
24%
Brussels sprouts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Semolina
Semolina is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.232g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Semolina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169758/nutrients
  2. Brussels sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.