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Semolina vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Semolina and Fast food

  • Semolina has more Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Copper, however, Fast food is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Zinc.
  • Fast food covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 37% more than Semolina.
  • Semolina has 3 times more Manganese than Fast food. While Semolina has 1.035mg of Manganese, Fast food has only 0.357mg.
  • Semolina has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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
5
:
4
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Calcium +14.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Copper +134.7%
Contains more Manganese +189.9%
Contains more Iron +313.5%
Contains more Potassium +13.2%
Contains more Zinc +147.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Selenium - 20.3
Semolina
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 28% 20% 66% 16% 1% 28% 95% 135% 109%
Fast food
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Contains more Calcium +14.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Copper +134.7%
Contains more Manganese +189.9%
Contains more Iron +313.5%
Contains more Potassium +13.2%
Contains more Zinc +147.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Selenium - 20.3

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.
Semolina
Semolina
2
:
9
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +113.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +626%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.3%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +4800%
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%
Fast food
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +113.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +626%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.3%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +4800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Semolina
Semolina
1
:
4
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Carbs +156.8%
Contains more Protein +120%
Contains more Fats +1066%
Contains more Water +290%
Contains more Other +114.1%
Semolina
8% 81% 10%
Protein: 7.51 g
Fats: 1.03 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 9.86 g
Other: 0.71 g
Fast food
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Carbs +156.8%
Contains more Protein +120%
Contains more Fats +1066%
Contains more Water +290%
Contains more Other +114.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Semolina
Semolina
1
:
2
Fast food
Fast food
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1774%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +421.7%
Semolina
34% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.294 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
Fast food
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1774%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +421.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Semolina
Semolina
2
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3
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Starch +198.6%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +1763.6%
Contains more Fructose +11250%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
Fast food
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +198.6%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +1763.6%
Contains more Fructose +11250%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Semolina Fast food
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 Fast food Opinion
Net carbs 79.09g 29.8g Semolina
Protein 7.51g 16.52g Fast food
Fats 1.03g 12.01g Fast food
Carbs 80.89g 31.5g Semolina
Calories 374kcal 297kcal Semolina
Starch 68.29g 22.87g Semolina
Fructose 0.02g 2.27g Fast food
Sugar 0.33g 4.88g Semolina
Fiber 1.8g 1.7g Semolina
Calcium 71mg 62mg Semolina
Iron 0.74mg 3.06mg Fast food
Magnesium 27mg 27mg
Phosphorus 153mg 134mg Semolina
Potassium 174mg 197mg Fast food
Sodium 2mg 331mg Semolina
Zinc 1.02mg 2.52mg Fast food
Copper 0.284mg 0.121mg Semolina
Manganese 1.035mg 0.357mg Semolina
Selenium 19.9µg 20.3µg Fast food
Vitamin A 0IU 51IU Fast food
Vitamin A RAE 9µg Fast food
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.38mg Fast food
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Fast food
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Fast food
Vitamin B1 0.224mg 0.317mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.363mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 5.617mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.672mg 0.53mg Semolina
Vitamin B6 0.452mg 0.212mg Semolina
Folate 8µg 80µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.89µg Fast food
Vitamin K 0.1µg 4.9µg Fast food
Tryptophan 0.103mg 0.144mg Fast food
Threonine 0.271mg 0.46mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.339mg 0.642mg Fast food
Leucine 0.656mg 1.13mg Fast food
Lysine 0.215mg 0.785mg Fast food
Methionine 0.183mg 0.306mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.398mg 0.67mg Fast food
Valine 0.47mg 0.728mg Fast food
Histidine 0.185mg 0.402mg Fast food
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg Semolina
Trans Fat 0.514g Semolina
Saturated Fat 0.294g 4.493g Semolina
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 0.258g 4.835g Fast food
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 1.68g Fast food
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Semolina Fast food
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
46%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Semolina
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 329mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.199g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food 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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.