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Semolina vs. Chili Pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between semolina and chili Pepper?

  • Semolina is richer in selenium, manganese, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, copper, and vitamin B5, yet chili Pepper are richer in vitamin C, vitamin A, and vitamin K.
  • Chili Pepper' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 269% higher.
  • Semolina has 40 times more selenium than chili Pepper. Semolina has 19.9µg of selenium, while chili Pepper have 0.5µg.
  • Chili Pepper have a lower glycemic index than semolina.

We used Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry and Peppers, hot chili, green, raw 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 18% 5.4% 30% 45% 58% 8.2% 20% 0.91% 31% 2.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +294.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +63.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +240%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +232.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +336.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3880%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +95.4%
Contains more IronIron +62.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~25mg

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 808% 20% 14% 0% 23% 21% 18% 3.7% 64% 0% 36% 17% 6.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +148.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +431.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1001.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +62.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +14200%
Contains more FolateFolate +187.5%
~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% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +275.5%
Contains more FatsFats +415%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +755.1%
Contains more OtherOther +18.3%
Contains more WaterWater +789.9%

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
15% 8% 77%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.109 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2245.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +195.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Semolina Chili Pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 242.5mg 269%
Selenium 19.9µg 0.5µg 35%
Manganese 1.035mg 0.237mg 35%
Starch 68.29g 28%
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 0.95mg 26%
Carbs 80.89g 9.46g 24%
Calories 374kcal 40kcal 17%
Phosphorus 153mg 46mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.452mg 0.278mg 13%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 14.3µg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.672mg 0.061mg 12%
Copper 0.284mg 0.174mg 12%
Protein 7.51g 2g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.224mg 0.09mg 11%
Zinc 1.02mg 0.3mg 7%
Vitamin A 59µg 7%
Iron 0.74mg 1.2mg 6%
Calcium 71mg 18mg 5%
Potassium 174mg 340mg 5%
Folate 8µg 23µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.69mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.09mg 3%
Choline 11.1mg 2%
Fats 1.03g 0.2g 1%
Fiber 1.8g 1.5g 1%
Saturated fat 0.294g 0.021g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.258g 0.011g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 0.109g 1%
Net carbs 79.09g 7.96g N/A
Magnesium 27mg 25mg 0%
Sugar 0.33g 5.1g N/A
Sodium 2mg 7mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.103mg 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 0.271mg 0.074mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.339mg 0.065mg 0%
Leucine 0.656mg 0.105mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0.089mg 0%
Methionine 0.183mg 0.024mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.398mg 0.062mg 0%
Valine 0.47mg 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.185mg 0.041mg 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 Chili Pepper
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
79%
Chili Pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Semolina
22%
Chili Pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Semolina
Semolina is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.273g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Chili Pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/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.