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Semolina vs. Glutinous rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between semolina and glutinous rice

  • Glutinous rice contains less manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, copper, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, iron, and calcium than semolina.
  • Semolina's daily need coverage for manganese is 34% higher.
  • Glutinous rice contains 36 times less calcium than semolina. Semolina contains 71mg of calcium, while glutinous rice contains 2mg.
  • Semolina has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of semolina is 54, while the glycemic index of glutinous rice is 98.

The food types used in this comparison are Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry and Rice, white, glutinous, unenriched, cooked.

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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 3.6% 0.6% 0.88% 5.3% 16% 11% 3.4% 0.65% 34% 31%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +440%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3450%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1640%
Contains more IronIron +428.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +479.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +148.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1812.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +295%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +255.4%

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% 0.8% 0% 5% 3% 5.4% 13% 6% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1020%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1640.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +212.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1638.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +33.3%
~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
2% 21% 77%
Protein: 2.02 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 21.09 g
Water: 76.63 g
Other: 0.07 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +271.8%
Contains more FatsFats +442.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +283.5%
Contains more OtherOther +914.3%
Contains more WaterWater +677.2%

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
22% 39% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.07 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.069 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +268.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +366.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Semolina Glutinous rice DV% diff.
Manganese 1.035mg 0.262mg 34%
Vitamin B6 0.452mg 0.026mg 33%
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 0.29mg 30%
Starch 68.29g 28%
Selenium 19.9µg 5.6µg 26%
Copper 0.284mg 0.049mg 26%
Phosphorus 153mg 8mg 21%
Carbs 80.89g 21.09g 20%
Vitamin B1 0.224mg 0.02mg 17%
Calories 374kcal 97kcal 14%
Protein 7.51g 2.02g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.672mg 0.215mg 9%
Iron 0.74mg 0.14mg 8%
Calcium 71mg 2mg 7%
Zinc 1.02mg 0.41mg 6%
Potassium 174mg 10mg 5%
Magnesium 27mg 5mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.013mg 3%
Fiber 1.8g 1g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 0.069g 2%
Folate 8µg 1µg 2%
Saturated fat 0.294g 0.039g 1%
Fats 1.03g 0.19g 1%
Net carbs 79.09g 20.09g N/A
Sugar 0.33g 0.05g N/A
Sodium 2mg 5mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.04mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg 0%
Choline 2.1mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.258g 0.07g 0%
Tryptophan 0.103mg 0.023mg 0%
Threonine 0.271mg 0.072mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.339mg 0.087mg 0%
Leucine 0.656mg 0.167mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0.073mg 0%
Methionine 0.183mg 0.047mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.398mg 0.108mg 0%
Valine 0.47mg 0.123mg 0%
Histidine 0.185mg 0.047mg 0%
Fructose 0.02g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Semolina Glutinous rice
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
3%
Glutinous rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Semolina
11%
Glutinous rice

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
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 Sugar?
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.28g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.255g)
Which food is cheaper?
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Glutinous rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169711/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.