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Semolina vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Semolina and Oatmeal different?

  • Semolina is higher in Selenium, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5, however, Oatmeal is richer in Iron, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Oatmeal is 65% higher.
  • Semolina contains 4 times more Copper than Oatmeal. While Semolina contains 0.284mg of Copper, Oatmeal contains only 0.066mg.

Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) 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.
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 19% 24% 5.4% 224% 22% 17% 33% 6.4% 73% 27%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +185.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +330.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +64.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +98.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +85.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +298%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.7%
Contains more IronIron +705.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg

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% 26% 1.4% 0% 65% 50% 57% 19% 67% 0% 1% 33% 2.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +66.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +112%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +55.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +330%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +300%
Contains more FolateFolate +450%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +216.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +593.1%
Contains more OtherOther +24.6%
Contains more FatsFats +32%
Contains more WaterWater +752.2%

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% 37% 41%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.426 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -23.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +51.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +32.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 68.29 g
Sucrose: 0.21 g
Glucose: 0.11 g
Fructose: 0.02 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
96% 3%
Starch: 10.37 g
Sucrose: 0.29 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.16 g
Contains more StarchStarch +558.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +38.1%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Semolina Oatmeal Opinion
Calories 374kcal 68kcal Semolina
Protein 7.51g 2.37g Semolina
Fats 1.03g 1.36g Oatmeal
Net carbs 79.09g 9.97g Semolina
Carbs 80.89g 11.67g Semolina
Magnesium 27mg 26mg Semolina
Calcium 71mg 80mg Oatmeal
Potassium 174mg 61mg Semolina
Iron 0.74mg 5.96mg Oatmeal
Sugar 0.33g 0.46g Semolina
Fiber 1.8g 1.7g Semolina
Copper 0.284mg 0.066mg Semolina
Zinc 1.02mg 0.62mg Semolina
Starch 68.29g 10.37g Semolina
Phosphorus 153mg 77mg Semolina
Sodium 2mg 49mg Semolina
Vitamin A 0IU 433IU Oatmeal
Vitamin A 130µg Oatmeal
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.07mg Oatmeal
Manganese 1.035mg 0.558mg Semolina
Selenium 19.9µg 5µg Semolina
Vitamin B1 0.224mg 0.26mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.215mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 3.025mg Semolina
Vitamin B5 0.672mg 0.317mg Semolina
Vitamin B6 0.452mg 0.29mg Semolina
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.4µg Oatmeal
Folate 8µg 44µg Oatmeal
Trans Fat 0.003g Semolina
Choline 4.7mg Oatmeal
Saturated Fat 0.294g 0.226g Oatmeal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.258g 0.391g Oatmeal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 0.426g Oatmeal
Tryptophan 0.103mg 0.04mg Semolina
Threonine 0.271mg 0.083mg Semolina
Isoleucine 0.339mg 0.105mg Semolina
Leucine 0.656mg 0.2mg Semolina
Lysine 0.215mg 0.135mg Semolina
Methionine 0.183mg 0.04mg Semolina
Phenylalanine 0.398mg 0.13mg Semolina
Valine 0.47mg 0.151mg Semolina
Histidine 0.185mg 0.057mg Semolina
Fructose 0.02g 0g Semolina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Semolina Oatmeal
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
25%
Oatmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Semolina
45%
Oatmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Semolina
Semolina is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.068g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/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.