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Semolina vs. Espresso — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between semolina and espresso?

  • Semolina is richer in manganese, selenium, vitamin B6, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, and zinc, yet espresso is richer in magnesium and vitamin B2.
  • Semolina's daily need coverage for manganese is 43% higher.
  • Espresso has a lower glycemic index than semolina.

We used Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry and Beverages, coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared types in this comparison.

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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 57% 0.6% 10% 4.9% 17% 1.4% 3% 1.8% 6.5% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3450%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.3%
Contains more IronIron +469.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +468%
Contains more ZincZinc +1940%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2085.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1970%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +196.3%

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 0.67% 0% 0.2% 0% 0.25% 41% 98% 1.7% 0.46% 0% 0.25% 0.75% 1.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22300%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22500%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +254%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.207mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.1µg

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
2% 98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 1.67 g
Water: 97.8 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +6158.3%
Contains more FatsFats +472.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4743.7%
Contains more OtherOther +208.7%
Contains more WaterWater +891.9%

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
50% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.092 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +250%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Semolina Espresso DV% diff.
Caffeine 212mg 53%
Manganese 1.035mg 0.05mg 43%
Selenium 19.9µg 0µg 36%
Vitamin B6 0.452mg 0.002mg 35%
Starch 68.29g 28%
Copper 0.284mg 0.05mg 26%
Carbs 80.89g 1.67g 26%
Phosphorus 153mg 7mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.224mg 0.001mg 19%
Calories 374kcal 9kcal 18%
Protein 7.51g 0.12g 15%
Vitamin B5 0.672mg 0.028mg 13%
Magnesium 27mg 80mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.177mg 10%
Zinc 1.02mg 0.05mg 9%
Iron 0.74mg 0.13mg 8%
Calcium 71mg 2mg 7%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 0.092g 2%
Folate 8µg 1µg 2%
Potassium 174mg 115mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.294g 0.092g 1%
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 5.207mg 1%
Fats 1.03g 0.18g 1%
Sodium 2mg 14mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.258g 0g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 79.09g 1.67g N/A
Sugar 0.33g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.01mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Choline 2.6mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Semolina Espresso
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
11%
Espresso
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Semolina
10%
Espresso

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Semolina
Semolina is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.202g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Espresso
Espresso is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Espresso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171891/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.