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Semolina vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between semolina and chicken fingers?

  • Semolina is higher in manganese and copper, yet chicken fingers are higher in vitamin E, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2.
  • Semolina's daily need coverage for manganese is 35% more.
  • Semolina has 4 times more copper than chicken fingers. While semolina has 0.284mg of copper, chicken fingers have only 0.069mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in semolina is lower.

We used Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry and Fast foods, chicken tenders types in this article.

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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 20% 5.1% 33% 27% 23% 19% 121% 100% 30% 95%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +317.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +311.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +43.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +353.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +114.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +84.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~28mg
~equal in Iron ~0.73mg

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 3.7% 1% 63% 3% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +103.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +10466.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +258%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +62.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +85.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +7900%
Contains more FolateFolate +137.5%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.426mg

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
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +368.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +155.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1254.4%
Contains more WaterWater +373%
Contains more OtherOther +314.1%

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
19% 37% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.783 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1772.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1696%

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
98% 2%
Starch: 17.03 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +301%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +90.5%
~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 Chicken fingers
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Semolina Chicken fingers DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 5.783g 36%
Manganese 1.035mg 0.228mg 35%
Sodium 2mg 769mg 33%
Copper 0.284mg 0.069mg 24%
Protein 7.51g 19.22g 23%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 3.17mg 21%
Carbs 80.89g 17.25g 21%
Starch 68.29g 17.03g 21%
Fats 1.03g 13.95g 20%
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 8.217mg 20%
Phosphorus 153mg 282mg 18%
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.672mg 1.244mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.258g 4.83g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.179mg 10%
Saturated fat 0.294g 2.493g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.224mg 0.11mg 10%
Choline 43.7mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 8µg 7%
Potassium 174mg 373mg 6%
Calories 374kcal 271kcal 5%
Calcium 71mg 17mg 5%
Selenium 19.9µg 17.5µg 4%
Zinc 1.02mg 0.71mg 3%
Folate 8µg 19µg 3%
Fiber 1.8g 1.2g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.452mg 0.426mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 79.09g 16.05g N/A
Magnesium 27mg 28mg 0%
Iron 0.74mg 0.73mg 0%
Sugar 0.33g 0.4g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.052g N/A
Tryptophan 0.103mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.271mg 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.339mg 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 0.656mg 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 0.183mg 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.398mg 1.437mg 0%
Valine 0.47mg 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.185mg 0.655mg 0%
Fructose 0.02g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Semolina Chicken fingers
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
42%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Semolina
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 767mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.199g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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