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Semolina vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between semolina and ground beef

  • Semolina has more manganese, copper, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6, while ground beef has more vitamin B12, zinc, iron, and vitamin B2.
  • Ground beef's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 104% higher.
  • Ground beef contains 115 times less manganese than semolina. Semolina contains 1.035mg of manganese, while ground beef contains 0.009mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in semolina is lower.
  • Ground beef has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of ground beef is 0, while the glycemic index of semolina is 54.

The food types used in this comparison are Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.

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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 12% 9.9% 21% 85% 26% 159% 71% 9.5% 1.2% 104%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +58.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +115.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +259.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.5%
Contains more IronIron +206.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +472.5%
~equal in Phosphorus ~166mg
~equal in Selenium ~19.1µg

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% 1% 2.4% 0% 13% 39% 75% 31% 72% 311% 7.3% 5.3% 40%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +339.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +45.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +242%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2800%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +217.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1392.2%
Contains more WaterWater +492%
Contains more OtherOther +236.6%

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
44% 53% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.408 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2738%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +26.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Semolina Ground beef DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.49µg 104%
Manganese 1.035mg 0.009mg 45%
Zinc 1.02mg 5.84mg 44%
Protein 7.51g 23.87g 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Starch 68.29g 28%
Carbs 80.89g 0g 27%
Saturated fat 0.294g 6.073g 26%
Copper 0.284mg 0.079mg 23%
Fats 1.03g 15.37g 22%
Iron 0.74mg 2.27mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 0.258g 7.322g 18%
Vitamin B1 0.224mg 0.051mg 14%
Choline 73.2mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.452mg 0.311mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.171mg 9%
Calories 374kcal 241kcal 7%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 4.026mg 6%
Calcium 71mg 33mg 4%
Sodium 2mg 73mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.672mg 0.512mg 3%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.9µg 2%
Potassium 174mg 241mg 2%
Magnesium 27mg 17mg 2%
Phosphorus 153mg 166mg 2%
Selenium 19.9µg 19.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.12mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 0.408g 1%
Net carbs 79.09g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 0.33g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0%
Folate 8µg 7µg 0%
Trans fat 1.173g N/A
Tryptophan 0.103mg 0.121mg 0%
Threonine 0.271mg 0.923mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.339mg 1.055mg 0%
Leucine 0.656mg 1.861mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 1.976mg 0%
Methionine 0.183mg 0.614mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.398mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 0.47mg 1.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.185mg 0.775mg 0%
Fructose 0.02g 0%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Semolina Ground beef
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
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Semolina
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.779g)
Which food is cheaper?
Semolina
Semolina is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.