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Semolina vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are semolina and foie gras different?

  • Semolina is richer in manganese and vitamin B6, while foie gras is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, selenium, and vitamin B2.
  • Foie gras covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 392% more than semolina.
  • Semolina contains 9 times more manganese than foie gras. Semolina contains 1.035mg of manganese, while foie gras contains 0.12mg.
  • Semolina is lower in saturated fat.

Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked types were 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.
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 9.3% 21% 12% 206% 133% 25% 86% 91% 16% 240%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +107.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +762.5%
Contains more IronIron +643.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +40.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +121.1%
~equal in Calcium ~70mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.92mg

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 6.7% 334% 0% 0% 22% 69% 47% 72% 14% 1175% 0% 45% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +101.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +653.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +498%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +650%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
11% 44% 5% 37% 3%
Protein: 11.4 g
Fats: 43.84 g
Carbs: 4.67 g
Water: 37.04 g
Other: 3.05 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1632.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +51.8%
Contains more FatsFats +4156.3%
Contains more WaterWater +275.7%
Contains more OtherOther +329.6%

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
35% 63% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.84 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9826.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +160.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Semolina Foie gras DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 9.4µg 392%
Vitamin A 1001µg 111%
Fats 1.03g 43.84g 66%
Saturated fat 0.294g 14.45g 64%
Monounsaturated fat 0.258g 25.61g 63%
Iron 0.74mg 5.5mg 60%
Cholesterol 0mg 150mg 50%
Selenium 19.9µg 44µg 44%
Manganese 1.035mg 0.12mg 40%
Sodium 2mg 697mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.452mg 0.06mg 30%
Starch 68.29g 28%
Carbs 80.89g 4.67g 25%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.299mg 19%
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 2.51mg 16%
Folate 8µg 60µg 13%
Copper 0.284mg 0.4mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.672mg 1.2mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.224mg 0.088mg 11%
Protein 7.51g 11.4g 8%
Phosphorus 153mg 200mg 7%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Calories 374kcal 462kcal 4%
Magnesium 27mg 13mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 0.84g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Zinc 1.02mg 0.92mg 1%
Potassium 174mg 138mg 1%
Net carbs 79.09g 4.67g N/A
Calcium 71mg 70mg 0%
Sugar 0.33g N/A
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.103mg 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 0.271mg 0.507mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.339mg 0.606mg 0%
Leucine 0.656mg 1.029mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0.863mg 0%
Methionine 0.183mg 0.27mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.398mg 0.567mg 0%
Valine 0.47mg 0.719mg 0%
Histidine 0.185mg 0.303mg 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 Foie gras
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
137%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Semolina
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 695mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.156g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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.
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. Foie gras - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171100/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.