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Semolina vs. Papadum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Semolina and Papadum?

  • Semolina is richer in Vitamin B3, yet Papadum is richer in Iron, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Folate, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Manganese.
  • Papadum's daily need coverage for Iron is 88% higher.
  • Semolina has 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Papadum. Semolina has 5.048mg of Vitamin B3, while Papadum has 1.472mg.
  • Semolina contains less Sodium.

We used Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry and Papad 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.
Semolina
Semolina
2
:
8
Papadum
Papadum
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Selenium +139.8%
Contains more Calcium +101.4%
Contains more Iron +954.1%
Contains more Magnesium +903.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +151.6%
Contains more Potassium +474.7%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%
Contains more Copper +251.4%
Contains more Manganese +50.9%
Semolina
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 28% 20% 66% 16% 1% 28% 95% 135% 109%
Papadum
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 293% 194% 166% 89% 228% 93% 333% 204% 46%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Selenium +139.8%
Contains more Calcium +101.4%
Contains more Iron +954.1%
Contains more Magnesium +903.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +151.6%
Contains more Potassium +474.7%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%
Contains more Copper +251.4%
Contains more Manganese +50.9%

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.
Semolina
Semolina
2
:
7
Papadum
Papadum
Contains more Vitamin B3 +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +416%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.5%
Contains more Folate +2637.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Semolina
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 56% 12% 95% 41% 105% 6% 0% 1%
Papadum
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 1% 0% 0% 70% 60% 28% 56% 66% 165% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +416%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.5%
Contains more Folate +2637.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Semolina
Semolina
2
:
3
Papadum
Papadum
Contains more Carbs +35.1%
Contains more Water +182.5%
Contains more Protein +240.3%
Contains more Fats +215.5%
Contains more Other +1002.8%
Semolina
8% 81% 10%
Protein: 7.51 g
Fats: 1.03 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 9.86 g
Other: 0.71 g
Papadum
26% 3% 60% 3% 8%
Protein: 25.56 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 59.87 g
Water: 3.49 g
Other: 7.83 g
Contains more Carbs +35.1%
Contains more Water +182.5%
Contains more Protein +240.3%
Contains more Fats +215.5%
Contains more Other +1002.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Semolina
Semolina
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2
Papadum
Papadum
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +106.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +256.5%
Semolina
34% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.294 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
Papadum
39% 19% 42%
Saturated Fat: 1.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.148 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +106.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +256.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Semolina Papadum Opinion
Net carbs 79.09g 41.27g Semolina
Protein 7.51g 25.56g Papadum
Fats 1.03g 3.25g Papadum
Carbs 80.89g 59.87g Semolina
Calories 374kcal 371kcal Semolina
Starch 68.29g Semolina
Fructose 0.02g Semolina
Sugar 0.33g 0g Papadum
Fiber 1.8g 18.6g Papadum
Calcium 71mg 143mg Papadum
Iron 0.74mg 7.8mg Papadum
Magnesium 27mg 271mg Papadum
Phosphorus 153mg 385mg Papadum
Potassium 174mg 1000mg Papadum
Sodium 2mg 1745mg Semolina
Zinc 1.02mg 3.4mg Papadum
Copper 0.284mg 0.998mg Papadum
Manganese 1.035mg 1.562mg Papadum
Selenium 19.9µg 8.3µg Semolina
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Papadum
Vitamin A RAE 13µg Papadum
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.05mg Papadum
Vitamin B1 0.224mg 0.277mg Papadum
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.258mg Papadum
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 1.472mg Semolina
Vitamin B5 0.672mg 0.917mg Papadum
Vitamin B6 0.452mg 0.285mg Semolina
Folate 8µg 219µg Papadum
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.4µg Papadum
Tryptophan 0.103mg 0.266mg Papadum
Threonine 0.271mg 0.886mg Papadum
Isoleucine 0.339mg 1.303mg Papadum
Leucine 0.656mg 2.115mg Papadum
Lysine 0.215mg 1.695mg Papadum
Methionine 0.183mg 0.372mg Papadum
Phenylalanine 0.398mg 1.491mg Papadum
Valine 0.47mg 1.434mg Papadum
Histidine 0.185mg 0.715mg Papadum
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg Semolina
Saturated Fat 0.294g 1.084g Semolina
Monounsaturated Fat 0.258g 0.532g Papadum
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 1.148g Papadum

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Semolina Papadum
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
26%
Semolina
37%
Papadum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Semolina
168%
Papadum

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 1743mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.79g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Papadum
Papadum is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Papadum
Papadum is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Papadum
Papadum is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Papadum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168106/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.