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Semolina vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Semolina and Caramel

  • Semolina has more Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Vitamin B1, however, Caramel is richer in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12.
  • Semolina covers your daily Manganese needs 45% more than Caramel.
  • Caramel has 34 times less Vitamin B3 than Semolina. Semolina has 5.048mg of Vitamin B3, while Caramel has 0.148mg.
  • Semolina contains less Saturated Fat.

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

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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
8
:
2
Caramel
Caramel
Contains more Iron +428.6%
Contains more Magnesium +58.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +131.8%
Contains more Copper +1477.8%
Contains more Manganese +9309.1%
Contains more Selenium +1005.6%
Contains more Calcium +94.4%
Contains more Potassium +23%
Semolina
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 28% 20% 66% 16% 1% 28% 95% 135% 109%
Caramel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Contains more Iron +428.6%
Contains more Magnesium +58.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +131.8%
Contains more Copper +1477.8%
Contains more Manganese +9309.1%
Contains more Selenium +1005.6%
Contains more Calcium +94.4%
Contains more Potassium +23%

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
5
:
6
Caramel
Caramel
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3310.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +707.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +412%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1700%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.62
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%
Caramel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3310.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +707.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +412%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1700%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.62

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Semolina
Semolina
3
:
2
Caramel
Caramel
Contains more Protein +63.3%
Contains more Water +16%
Contains more Fats +686.4%
Contains more Other +153.5%
Equal in Carbs - 77
Semolina
8% 81% 10%
Protein: 7.51 g
Fats: 1.03 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 9.86 g
Other: 0.71 g
Caramel
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +63.3%
Contains more Water +16%
Contains more Fats +686.4%
Contains more Other +153.5%
Equal in Carbs - 77

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Semolina
Semolina
1
:
2
Caramel
Caramel
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +497.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +980.1%
Semolina
34% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.294 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
Caramel
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +497.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +980.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Semolina Caramel
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 ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Semolina Caramel Opinion
Net carbs 79.09g 77g Semolina
Protein 7.51g 4.6g Semolina
Fats 1.03g 8.1g Caramel
Carbs 80.89g 77g Semolina
Calories 374kcal 382kcal Caramel
Starch 68.29g Semolina
Fructose 0.02g Semolina
Sugar 0.33g 65.5g Semolina
Fiber 1.8g 0g Semolina
Calcium 71mg 138mg Caramel
Iron 0.74mg 0.14mg Semolina
Magnesium 27mg 17mg Semolina
Phosphorus 153mg 114mg Semolina
Potassium 174mg 214mg Caramel
Sodium 2mg 245mg Semolina
Zinc 1.02mg 0.44mg Semolina
Copper 0.284mg 0.018mg Semolina
Manganese 1.035mg 0.011mg Semolina
Selenium 19.9µg 1.8µg Semolina
Vitamin A 0IU 42IU Caramel
Vitamin A RAE 12µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.46mg Caramel
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.224mg 0.103mg Semolina
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.256mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 0.148mg Semolina
Vitamin B5 0.672mg 0.62mg Semolina
Vitamin B6 0.452mg 0.056mg Semolina
Folate 8µg 4µg Semolina
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Caramel
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.8µg Caramel
Tryptophan 0.103mg 0.06mg Semolina
Threonine 0.271mg 0.192mg Semolina
Isoleucine 0.339mg 0.258mg Semolina
Leucine 0.656mg 0.417mg Semolina
Lysine 0.215mg 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0.183mg 0.107mg Semolina
Phenylalanine 0.398mg 0.205mg Semolina
Valine 0.47mg 0.285mg Semolina
Histidine 0.185mg 0.115mg Semolina
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Semolina
Saturated Fat 0.294g 2.476g Semolina
Monounsaturated Fat 0.258g 1.542g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 3.478g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Semolina Caramel
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
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Semolina
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 243mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.182g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Semolina
Semolina is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Semolina
Semolina is relatively richer in minerals
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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.