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Semolina vs. Omelette — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between semolina and omelette?

  • Semolina is richer in manganese, vitamin B3, copper, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1, yet omelette is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
  • Omelette's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 104% higher.
  • Semolina has 79 times more vitamin B3 than omelette. Semolina has 5.048mg of vitamin B3, while omelette has 0.064mg.
  • Semolina contains less saturated fat.
  • Omelette has a lower glycemic index than semolina.

We used Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry and Egg, whole, cooked, omelet types in this comparison.

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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 7.9% 14% 10% 56% 21% 30% 72% 20% 3.1% 141%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +145.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +47.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +350.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4212.5%
Contains more IronIron +100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +29.6%
~equal in Zinc ~1.09mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~167mg

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% 57% 26% 26% 8.5% 89% 1.2% 77% 33% 95% 11% 29% 135%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +558.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7787.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +216.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +672%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +91.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4400%
Contains more FolateFolate +387.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
11% 12% 76%
Protein: 10.57 g
Fats: 11.66 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 76.13 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12539.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +40.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1032%
Contains more WaterWater +672.1%
Contains more OtherOther +40.8%

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
31% 45% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.712 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1777.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +742.2%

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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +181.8%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~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 Omelette
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Semolina Omelette DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 313mg 104%
Choline 247.6mg 45%
Manganese 1.035mg 0.024mg 44%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg 32%
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 0.064mg 31%
Starch 68.29g 28%
Carbs 80.89g 0.64g 27%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.386mg 26%
Copper 0.284mg 0.063mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.452mg 0.143mg 24%
Vitamin A 172µg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 2.712g 16%
Fats 1.03g 11.66g 16%
Vitamin B1 0.224mg 0.034mg 16%
Saturated fat 0.294g 3.319g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.672mg 1.289mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.258g 4.843g 11%
Selenium 19.9µg 25.8µg 11%
Calories 374kcal 154kcal 11%
Vitamin D 0IU 69IU 9%
Iron 0.74mg 1.48mg 9%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.7µg 9%
Folate 8µg 39µg 8%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 1.29mg 8%
Sodium 2mg 155mg 7%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Protein 7.51g 10.57g 6%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 4.5µg 4%
Magnesium 27mg 11mg 4%
Potassium 174mg 117mg 2%
Phosphorus 153mg 167mg 2%
Calcium 71mg 48mg 2%
Zinc 1.02mg 1.09mg 1%
Net carbs 79.09g 0.64g N/A
Sugar 0.33g 0.31g N/A
Trans fat 0.709g N/A
Tryptophan 0.103mg 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 0.271mg 0.467mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.339mg 0.565mg 0%
Leucine 0.656mg 0.913mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0.767mg 0%
Methionine 0.183mg 0.319mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.398mg 0.572mg 0%
Valine 0.47mg 0.722mg 0%
Histidine 0.185mg 0.26mg 0%
Fructose 0.02g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.049g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Semolina Omelette
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
45%
Omelette
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Semolina
37%
Omelette

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 313mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.025g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Omelette
Omelette is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Omelette
Omelette is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Omelette - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172185/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.