Semolina vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are semolina and focaccia different?
- Semolina is higher in manganese, vitamin B6, copper, and vitamin B3; however, focaccia is richer in folate, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin E.
- Daily need coverage for folate for focaccia is 33% higher.
- Semolina contains 4 times more vitamin B6 than focaccia. While semolina contains 0.452mg of vitamin B6, focaccia contains only 0.113mg.
- Semolina has less sodium.
Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +35% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +102.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +52.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +212.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +184.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +25.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +4633.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +109.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +502% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +5600% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1625% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +125.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +666% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +365.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +126.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2097.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +208.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 8µg | 138µg | 33% |
| Iron | 0.74mg | 3.16mg | 30% |
| Manganese | 1.035mg | 0.364mg | 29% |
| Starch | 68.29g | 28% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.452mg | 0.113mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 561mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.224mg | 0.47mg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.284mg | 0.091mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.301mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 80.89g | 35.82g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.258g | 5.67g | 14% |
| Fats | 1.03g | 7.89g | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.048mg | 3.67mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 1.42mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 15.9µg | 7% |
| Calories | 374kcal | 249kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 5.7µg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 153mg | 128mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.322g | 0.994g | 4% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 35mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.294g | 0.877g | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.02mg | 1.33mg | 3% |
| Protein | 7.51g | 8.77g | 3% |
| Potassium | 174mg | 114mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.672mg | 0.645mg | 1% |
| Choline | 2.9mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 79.09g | 34.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.33g | 1.75g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.8g | 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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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Semolina is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 559mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Semolina is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.583g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Semolina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Semolina is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Focaccia is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Focaccia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)