Semolina vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
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 A, and vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for 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.
Infographic

Infographic link
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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +80% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +222.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +479.6% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +101.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +604.1% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +197% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.2% |
Contains more IronIron | +50% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +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.
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +578.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +282.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +51.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +180.7% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2633.3% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +51200% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +462.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.51 g
Fats:
1.03 g
Carbs:
80.89 g
Water:
9.86 g
Other:
0.71 g
Protein:
7.08 g
Fats:
5.3 g
Carbs:
7.29 g
Water:
78.82 g
Other:
1.51 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1009.6% |
Contains more FatsFats | +414.6% |
Contains more WaterWater | +699.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +112.7% |
~equal in
Protein
~7.08g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.294 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.322 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.13 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69.9% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +371.7% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +561.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 StarchStarch | +3652.2% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +457.1% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +527.3% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +2650% |
~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.
![]() |
![]() |
||
Lower in Cholesterol |
![]() |
||
Lower in Sugar |
![]() |
||
Lower in Sodium |
![]() |
||
Lower in Saturated fat |
![]() |
||
Lower in Glycemic Index |
![]() |
||
Lower in price |
![]() |
||
Rich in vitamins |
![]() |
||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | ![]() |
![]() |
DV% diff. |
Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 51.3µg | 43% |
Manganese | 1.035mg | 0.147mg | 39% |
Starch | 68.29g | 1.82g | 27% |
Copper | 0.284mg | 0.049mg | 26% |
Carbs | 80.89g | 7.29g | 25% |
Selenium | 19.9µg | 6.7µg | 24% |
Vitamin B3 | 5.048mg | 1.32mg | 23% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.452mg | 0.161mg | 22% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.48µg | 20% |
Sodium | 2mg | 409mg | 18% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.224mg | 0.033mg | 16% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 11.6mg | 13% |
Calories | 374kcal | 105kcal | 13% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.322g | 2.13g | 12% |
Phosphorus | 153mg | 76mg | 11% |
Folate | 8µg | 45µg | 9% |
Vitamin A | 63µg | 7% | |
Fats | 1.03g | 5.3g | 7% |
Choline | 34.5mg | 6% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.672mg | 0.443mg | 5% |
Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0.82mg | 5% |
Iron | 0.74mg | 1.11mg | 5% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 14mg | 5% |
Calcium | 71mg | 22mg | 5% |
Zinc | 1.02mg | 1.5mg | 4% |
Magnesium | 27mg | 15mg | 3% |
Saturated fat | 0.294g | 0.978g | 3% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.258g | 1.217g | 2% |
Fiber | 1.8g | 1.5g | 1% |
Protein | 7.51g | 7.08g | 1% |
Potassium | 174mg | 204mg | 1% |
Fructose | 0.02g | 0.55g | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
Net carbs | 79.09g | 5.79g | N/A |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 3IU | 0% |
Sugar | 0.33g | 2.41g | N/A |
Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.058g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.103mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.271mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.339mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.656mg | 0.525mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.215mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.158mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.398mg | 0.317mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.47mg | 0.327mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.185mg | 0.207mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.264g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.803g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


is better in case of low diet
![]() |
![]() |
|
Low Calories diet |
![]() |
|
Low Fats diet |
![]() |
|
Low Carbs diet |
![]() |
|
Low Glycemic Index diet |
![]() |
People also compare
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%

33%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%

28%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Semolina is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Semolina is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 407mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Semolina is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.684g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Semolina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?

Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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.