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Semolina vs. Chickpea flour (besan) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Semolina and Chickpea flour (besan)

  • Semolina has more Selenium, and Vitamin B3, however, Chickpea flour (besan) is higher in Folate, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
  • Chickpea flour (besan) covers your daily need of Folate 107% more than Semolina.
  • Semolina has 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Chickpea flour (besan). While Semolina has 5.048mg of Vitamin B3, Chickpea flour (besan) has only 1.762mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry and Chickpea flour (besan).

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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 119% 14% 75% 182% 304% 77% 136% 8.3% 209% 45%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +57.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +139.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +514.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +386.2%
Contains more IronIron +556.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +221.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +175.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +107.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +54.6%

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% 2.5% 17% 0% 122% 24% 33% 36% 114% 0% 23% 328% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +186.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +2666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +117%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +112%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +9000%
Contains more FolateFolate +5362.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.606mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.492mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
22% 7% 58% 10% 3%
Protein: 22.39 g
Fats: 6.69 g
Carbs: 57.82 g
Water: 10.28 g
Other: 2.82 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +198.1%
Contains more FatsFats +549.5%
Contains more OtherOther +297.2%
~equal in Water ~10.28g

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
13% 29% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.693 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.504 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.983 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -57.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +482.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +826.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Semolina Chickpea flour (besan) Opinion
Calories 374kcal 387kcal Chickpea flour (besan)
Protein 7.51g 22.39g Chickpea flour (besan)
Fats 1.03g 6.69g Chickpea flour (besan)
Net carbs 79.09g 47.02g Semolina
Carbs 80.89g 57.82g Semolina
Magnesium 27mg 166mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Calcium 71mg 45mg Semolina
Potassium 174mg 846mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Iron 0.74mg 4.86mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Sugar 0.33g 10.85g Semolina
Fiber 1.8g 10.8g Chickpea flour (besan)
Copper 0.284mg 0.912mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Zinc 1.02mg 2.81mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Starch 68.29g Semolina
Phosphorus 153mg 318mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Sodium 2mg 64mg Semolina
Vitamin A 0IU 41IU Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.83mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Manganese 1.035mg 1.6mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Selenium 19.9µg 8.3µg Semolina
Vitamin B1 0.224mg 0.486mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.106mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 1.762mg Semolina
Vitamin B5 0.672mg 0.606mg Semolina
Vitamin B6 0.452mg 0.492mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin K 0.1µg 9.1µg Chickpea flour (besan)
Folate 8µg 437µg Chickpea flour (besan)
Saturated Fat 0.294g 0.693g Semolina
Monounsaturated Fat 0.258g 1.504g Chickpea flour (besan)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 2.983g Chickpea flour (besan)
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
Fructose 0.02g Semolina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Semolina Chickpea flour (besan)
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
54%
Chickpea flour (besan)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Semolina
117%
Chickpea flour (besan)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.399g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan) is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan) is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Chickpea flour (besan) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174288/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.