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Semolina vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between semolina and potato chips?

  • Semolina is higher in manganese and selenium, yet potato chips are higher in vitamin E, vitamin C, potassium, vitamin K, vitamin B6, fiber, and vitamin B2.
  • Potato chips' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 61% more.
  • Semolina has 2 times more selenium than potato chips. While semolina has 19.9µg of selenium, potato chips have only 8.1µg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in semolina is lower.

We used Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted types 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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +195.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +135.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +145.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +148.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +632.8%
Contains more IronIron +120.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.306mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.09mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~165mg

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +30266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +294%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +22000%
Contains more FolateFolate +462.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +52.9%
Contains more WaterWater +418.9%
Contains more FatsFats +3259.2%
Contains more OtherOther +407%
~equal in Protein ~7g

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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3714%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3679.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Semolina Potato chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 12.17g 79%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 9.11mg 61%
Fats 1.03g 34.6g 52%
Saturated fat 0.294g 10.96g 48%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg 35%
Potassium 174mg 1275mg 32%
Starch 68.29g 28%
Manganese 1.035mg 0.44mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 0.258g 9.84g 24%
Histidine 0.185mg 153mg 22%
Selenium 19.9µg 8.1µg 21%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 22.1µg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.452mg 0.66mg 16%
Fiber 1.8g 4.8g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.197mg 11%
Iron 0.74mg 1.63mg 11%
Magnesium 27mg 67mg 10%
Folate 8µg 45µg 9%
Carbs 80.89g 52.9g 9%
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 3.827mg 8%
Calories 374kcal 536kcal 8%
Choline 37.5mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.224mg 0.167mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.672mg 0.402mg 5%
Calcium 71mg 24mg 5%
Phosphorus 153mg 165mg 2%
Copper 0.284mg 0.306mg 2%
Zinc 1.02mg 1.09mg 1%
Protein 7.51g 7g 1%
Net carbs 79.09g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 0.33g 0.22g N/A
Sodium 2mg 8mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.103mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.271mg 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.339mg 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 0.656mg 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.183mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.398mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.47mg 0.392mg 0%
Fructose 0.02g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Semolina Potato chips
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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Semolina
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.666g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Semolina
Semolina is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.11g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips 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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.