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, and phosphorus; however, oatmeal is richer in iron, vitamin B2, folate, and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for iron for oatmeal is 65% higher.
- Semolina contains 4 times more copper than oatmeal. While semolina contains 0.284mg of copper, oatmeal contains only 0.066mg.
- Semolina has a lower glycemic index (54) than oatmeal (79).
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.
| 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% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +66.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +112% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +55.9% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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
| 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
| Contains more StarchStarch | +558.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +38.1% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.74mg | 5.96mg | 65% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 5µg | 27% |
| Copper | 0.284mg | 0.066mg | 24% |
| Starch | 68.29g | 10.37g | 24% |
| Carbs | 80.89g | 11.67g | 23% |
| Manganese | 1.035mg | 0.558mg | 21% |
| Calories | 374kcal | 68kcal | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 130µg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.048mg | 3.025mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.215mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.452mg | 0.29mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 153mg | 77mg | 11% |
| Protein | 7.51g | 2.37g | 10% |
| Folate | 8µg | 44µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.672mg | 0.317mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.02mg | 0.62mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 174mg | 61mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.224mg | 0.26mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 49mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 80mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.322g | 0.426g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.03g | 1.36g | 1% |
| Choline | 4.7mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 79.09g | 9.97g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 26mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.33g | 0.46g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.294g | 0.226g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.258g | 0.391g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.103mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.271mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.339mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.656mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.215mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.398mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.47mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.185mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Semolina is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Semolina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Semolina is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.068g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)