Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Semolina vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

What are the main differences between semolina and pound cake?

  • Semolina is richer in manganese, vitamin B6, selenium, copper, and vitamin B3, yet pound cake is richer in vitamin B2 and vitamin B12.
  • Semolina's daily need coverage for manganese is 40% higher.
  • Semolina has 13 times more vitamin B6 than pound cake. Semolina has 0.452mg of vitamin B6, while pound cake has 0.036mg.
  • Semolina contains less saturated fat.

We used Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) types in this comparison.

Infographic

Semolina vs Pound cake infographic
Infographic link

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 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +237.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +51.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +576.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +137.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +840.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +298%
Contains more IronIron +100%
~equal in Phosphorus ~140mg

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% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +212.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1155.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2066.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +398%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1600%
Contains more FolateFolate +425%
~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
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +50.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +50.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1255.3%
Contains more WaterWater +162.4%
Contains more OtherOther +115.5%

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
43% 27% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1070.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +961.8%

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
34% 60% 3%
Starch: 17.36 g
Sucrose: 30.68 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 1.27 g
Maltose: 0.33 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +293.4%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +14509.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +581.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1550%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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 Pound cake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Semolina Pound cake DV% diff.
Manganese 1.035mg 0.11mg 40%
Vitamin B6 0.452mg 0.036mg 32%
Selenium 19.9µg 5µg 27%
Copper 0.284mg 0.042mg 27%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 3.419g 21%
Saturated fat 0.294g 4.811g 21%
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 1.615mg 21%
Starch 68.29g 17.36g 21%
Fats 1.03g 13.96g 20%
Sodium 2mg 377mg 16%
Threonine 0.271mg 153mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.249mg 15%
Choline 65.6mg 12%
Folate 8µg 42µg 9%
Iron 0.74mg 1.48mg 9%
Carbs 80.89g 53.64g 9%
Vitamin A 70µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.258g 3.02g 7%
Fiber 1.8g 0.6g 5%
Magnesium 27mg 8mg 5%
Zinc 1.02mg 0.43mg 5%
Protein 7.51g 5g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.672mg 0.485mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.224mg 0.173mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.65mg 4%
Phosphorus 153mg 140mg 2%
Calcium 71mg 47mg 2%
Calories 374kcal 353kcal 1%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.7µg 1%
Potassium 174mg 149mg 1%
Net carbs 79.09g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 0.33g 33.36g N/A
Trans fat 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.103mg 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.339mg 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.656mg 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.183mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.398mg 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.47mg 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.185mg 0.117mg 0%
Fructose 0.02g 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Semolina Pound cake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

People also compare

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
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Semolina
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 375mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.517g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Semolina
Semolina is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (54)

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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.