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Semolina vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are semolina and potato pancake different?

  • Semolina is richer in manganese, vitamin B3, selenium, and copper, while potato pancake is higher in vitamin C, potassium, vitamin B12, and iron.
  • Semolina covers your daily need for manganese, 34% more than potato pancake.
  • Semolina contains 3 times more vitamin B3 than potato pancake. Semolina contains 5.048mg of vitamin B3, while potato pancake contains 1.672mg.
  • Semolina is lower in sodium.

Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry and Potato pancakes types were 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.
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 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +121.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +57.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +45.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +298.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +123.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +257.5%
Contains more IronIron +125.7%

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 92% 11% 4.6% 4.5% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +201.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +246%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2600%
Contains more FolateFolate +412.5%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.448mg

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
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +190.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1333%
Contains more WaterWater +384.5%
Contains more OtherOther +404.2%

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
18% 27% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1345.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2234.2%

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
92% 2% 3% 2%
Starch: 20.88 g
Sucrose: 0.39 g
Glucose: 0.76 g
Fructose: 0.56 g
Lactose: 0.03 g
Maltose: 0.03 g
Galactose: 0.03 g
Contains more StarchStarch +227.1%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +85.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +590.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2700%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

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 pancake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Potato pancake DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 7.516g 48%
Manganese 1.035mg 0.26mg 34%
Sodium 2mg 764mg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg 32%
Vitamin C 0mg 27.6mg 31%
Fats 1.03g 14.76g 21%
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 1.672mg 21%
Selenium 19.9µg 8.9µg 20%
Starch 68.29g 20.88g 20%
Carbs 80.89g 27.81g 18%
Potassium 174mg 622mg 13%
Choline 74.2mg 13%
Iron 0.74mg 1.67mg 12%
Copper 0.284mg 0.18mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg 12%
Saturated fat 0.294g 2.496g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.258g 3.73g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.173mg 9%
Folate 8µg 41µg 8%
Fiber 1.8g 3.3g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.224mg 0.158mg 6%
Calories 374kcal 268kcal 5%
Vitamin A 32µg 4%
Phosphorus 153mg 128mg 4%
Calcium 71mg 32mg 4%
Protein 7.51g 6.08g 3%
Zinc 1.02mg 0.7mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.672mg 0.757mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.7µg 2%
Magnesium 27mg 36mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU 1%
Fructose 0.02g 0.56g 1%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.23mg 1%
Net carbs 79.09g 24.51g N/A
Sugar 0.33g 1.79g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.452mg 0.448mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.103mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.271mg 0.24mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.339mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.656mg 0.442mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0.389mg 0%
Methionine 0.183mg 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.398mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.47mg 0.369mg 0%
Histidine 0.185mg 0.141mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Semolina Potato pancake
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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Semolina
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 762mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.202g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake 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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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