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Semolina vs. Malt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between semolina and malt

  • Semolina is richer in manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, copper, selenium, vitamin B1, and phosphorus, yet malt is richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for semolina is 42% higher.
  • Semolina contains 19 times more vitamin B3 than malt. Semolina contains 5.048mg of vitamin B3, while malt contains 0.259mg.
  • Semolina contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry and Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk.

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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%
Malt
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 29% 15% 7.9% 12% 11% 39% 7.8% 10% 29%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more IronIron +252.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +667.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +148.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1193.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +268.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +38%
~equal in Potassium ~172mg

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%
Malt
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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 0.33% 8.7% 1.2% 0% 14% 42% 4.9% 21% 11% 53% 0.75% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +314.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1849%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +89.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +882.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +268%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
~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
Malt
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3% 3% 11% 81%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 3.29 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 81.34 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +122.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +622.2%
Contains more FatsFats +219.4%
Contains more WaterWater +724.9%
Contains more OtherOther +12.7%

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
Malt
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65% 28% 7%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.883 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.208 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +54.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +220.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Semolina Malt DV% diff.
Manganese 1.035mg 0.08mg 42%
Vitamin B6 0.452mg 0.046mg 31%
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 0.259mg 30%
Starch 68.29g 28%
Copper 0.284mg 0.037mg 27%
Selenium 19.9µg 5.4µg 26%
Carbs 80.89g 11.2g 23%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.42µg 18%
Calories 374kcal 85kcal 14%
Vitamin B1 0.224mg 0.054mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.184mg 10%
Phosphorus 153mg 91mg 9%
Protein 7.51g 3.37g 8%
Iron 0.74mg 0.21mg 7%
Saturated fat 0.294g 1.883g 7%
Zinc 1.02mg 0.41mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.672mg 0.354mg 6%
Fiber 1.8g 0.5g 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 10mg 3%
Fats 1.03g 3.29g 3%
Magnesium 27mg 15mg 3%
Calcium 71mg 98mg 3%
Vitamin A 26µg 3%
Sodium 2mg 60mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.258g 0.827g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 0.208g 1%
Caffeine 3mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 79.09g 10.7g N/A
Potassium 174mg 172mg 0%
Sugar 0.33g 6.68g N/A
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.3µg 0%
Folate 8µg 9µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.103mg 0.074mg 0%
Threonine 0.271mg 0.143mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.339mg 0.165mg 0%
Leucine 0.656mg 0.268mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0.142mg 0%
Methionine 0.183mg 0.074mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.398mg 0.15mg 0%
Valine 0.47mg 0.193mg 0%
Histidine 0.185mg 0.077mg 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 Malt
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
13%
Malt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Semolina
17%
Malt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.589g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Semolina
Semolina is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Malt
Malt is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Malt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174867/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.