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Semolina vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Semolina and Chinese cuisine different?

  • Semolina is higher in Manganese, Copper, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1, however, Chinese cuisine is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Chinese cuisine is 43% higher.
  • Semolina contains 7 times more Manganese than Chinese cuisine. While Semolina contains 1.035mg of Manganese, Chinese cuisine contains only 0.147mg.
  • Semolina has less Sodium.

Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables are the varieties used 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.
Semolina
Semolina
7
:
3
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
Contains more Calcium +222.7%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +101.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +479.6%
Contains more Manganese +604.1%
Contains more Selenium +197%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Potassium +17.2%
Contains more Zinc +47.1%
Semolina
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 28% 20% 66% 16% 1% 28% 95% 135% 109%
Chinese cuisine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Contains more Calcium +222.7%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +101.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +479.6%
Contains more Manganese +604.1%
Contains more Selenium +197%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Potassium +17.2%
Contains more Zinc +47.1%

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
4
:
8
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
Contains more Vitamin B1 +578.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +282.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2633.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +51200%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.055
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%
Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +578.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +282.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2633.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +51200%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.055

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Semolina
Semolina
2
:
3
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
Contains more Carbs +1009.6%
Contains more Fats +414.6%
Contains more Water +699.4%
Contains more Other +112.7%
Equal in Protein - 7.08
Semolina
8% 81% 10%
Protein: 7.51 g
Fats: 1.03 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 9.86 g
Other: 0.71 g
Chinese cuisine
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more Carbs +1009.6%
Contains more Fats +414.6%
Contains more Water +699.4%
Contains more Other +112.7%
Equal in Protein - 7.08

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Semolina
Semolina
1
:
2
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +371.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +561.5%
Semolina
34% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.294 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
Chinese cuisine
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +371.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +561.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Semolina
Semolina
1
:
3
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
Contains more Starch +3652.2%
Contains more Sucrose +457.1%
Contains more Glucose +527.3%
Contains more Fructose +2650%
Semolina
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
Chinese cuisine
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +3652.2%
Contains more Sucrose +457.1%
Contains more Glucose +527.3%
Contains more Fructose +2650%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Semolina Chinese cuisine Opinion
Net carbs 79.09g 5.79g Semolina
Protein 7.51g 7.08g Semolina
Fats 1.03g 5.3g Chinese cuisine
Carbs 80.89g 7.29g Semolina
Calories 374kcal 105kcal Semolina
Starch 68.29g 1.82g Semolina
Fructose 0.02g 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 0.33g 2.41g Semolina
Fiber 1.8g 1.5g Semolina
Calcium 71mg 22mg Semolina
Iron 0.74mg 1.11mg Chinese cuisine
Magnesium 27mg 15mg Semolina
Phosphorus 153mg 76mg Semolina
Potassium 174mg 204mg Chinese cuisine
Sodium 2mg 409mg Semolina
Zinc 1.02mg 1.5mg Chinese cuisine
Copper 0.284mg 0.049mg Semolina
Manganese 1.035mg 0.147mg Semolina
Selenium 19.9µg 6.7µg Semolina
Vitamin A 0IU 1262IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 63µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.82mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 0mg 11.6mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.224mg 0.033mg Semolina
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.055mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 1.32mg Semolina
Vitamin B5 0.672mg 0.443mg Semolina
Vitamin B6 0.452mg 0.161mg Semolina
Folate 8µg 45µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.48µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 0.1µg 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.103mg 0.083mg Semolina
Threonine 0.271mg 0.313mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.339mg 0.314mg Semolina
Leucine 0.656mg 0.525mg Semolina
Lysine 0.215mg 0.552mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.183mg 0.158mg Semolina
Phenylalanine 0.398mg 0.317mg Semolina
Valine 0.47mg 0.327mg Semolina
Histidine 0.185mg 0.207mg Chinese cuisine
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg Semolina
Trans Fat 0.058g Semolina
Saturated Fat 0.294g 0.978g Semolina
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.258g 1.217g Chinese cuisine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 2.13g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Semolina Chinese cuisine
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
39%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Semolina
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 407mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.684g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine 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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.