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Semolina vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between semolina and corn syrup

  • Semolina is higher than corn syrup in manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, selenium, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, zinc, and fiber.
  • Semolina covers your daily manganese needs 41% more than corn syrup.
  • The glycemic index of semolina is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry and Syrups, corn, dark.

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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 5.7% 5.4% 3.9% 14% 18% 1.1% 4.7% 20% 13% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +237.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +294.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +295.5%
Contains more IronIron +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +435.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +2450%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1290.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +935%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +586.2%

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% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 2.1% 0.38% 1.4% 2.1% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1936.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25140%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2821.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4922.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +77.5%
Contains more WaterWater +123.2%
~equal in Carbs ~77.59g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Semolina Corn syrup
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Semolina Corn syrup DV% diff.
Manganese 1.035mg 0.1mg 41%
Vitamin B6 0.452mg 0.009mg 34%
Selenium 19.9µg 2.9µg 31%
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 0.02mg 31%
Starch 68.29g 28%
Copper 0.284mg 0.053mg 26%
Phosphorus 153mg 11mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.224mg 0.011mg 18%
Protein 7.51g 0g 15%
Vitamin B5 0.672mg 0.023mg 13%
Zinc 1.02mg 0.04mg 9%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Sodium 2mg 155mg 7%
Iron 0.74mg 0.37mg 5%
Calcium 71mg 18mg 5%
Magnesium 27mg 8mg 5%
Potassium 174mg 44mg 4%
Calories 374kcal 286kcal 4%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.009mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 0g 2%
Fats 1.03g 0g 2%
Folate 8µg 0µg 2%
Choline 13.3mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.258g 0g 1%
Carbs 80.89g 77.59g 1%
Saturated fat 0.294g 0g 1%
Net carbs 79.09g 77.59g N/A
Sugar 0.33g 77.59g N/A
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.103mg 0%
Threonine 0.271mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.339mg 0%
Leucine 0.656mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.183mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.398mg 0%
Valine 0.47mg 0%
Histidine 0.185mg 0%
Fructose 0.02g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Semolina Corn syrup
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
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Semolina
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Semolina
Semolina is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Semolina
Semolina is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Semolina
Semolina is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.294g)
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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.