Semolina vs. Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between semolina and rice
- Semolina has more vitamin B6, manganese, copper, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin B5, while rice has more folate and iron.
- Semolina's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 28% higher.
- Rice contains 7 times less calcium than semolina. Semolina contains 71mg of calcium, while rice contains 10mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry and Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +125% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +610% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +397.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +311.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +108.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +255.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +119.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +165.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +62.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +37.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +284.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +242% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +72.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +386% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +33.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +625% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +179.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +267.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +187.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +69% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +594.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +193.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +323.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Starch | 68.29g | 28% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.452mg | 0.093mg | 28% |
| Copper | 0.284mg | 0.069mg | 24% |
| Manganese | 1.035mg | 0.472mg | 24% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 7.5µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.048mg | 1.476mg | 22% |
| Carbs | 80.89g | 28.17g | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 153mg | 43mg | 16% |
| Folate | 8µg | 58µg | 13% |
| Calories | 374kcal | 130kcal | 12% |
| Protein | 7.51g | 2.69g | 10% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 0.4g | 6% |
| Iron | 0.74mg | 1.2mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 10mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.672mg | 0.39mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.224mg | 0.163mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.02mg | 0.49mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 174mg | 35mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.013mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.322g | 0.076g | 2% |
| Fats | 1.03g | 0.28g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.294g | 0.077g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 79.09g | 27.77g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.33g | 0.05g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Choline | 2.1mg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.258g | 0.088g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.103mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.271mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.339mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.656mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.215mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.398mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.47mg | 0.164mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.185mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0% |
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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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Semolina is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Semolina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.217g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice 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.