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Semolina vs. Rye — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Semolina and Rye different?

  • Semolina is richer in Vitamin B6, and Selenium, while Rye is higher in Manganese, Fiber, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • Rye covers your daily need of Manganese 67% more than Semolina.
  • Semolina contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Rye. Semolina contains 0.452mg of Vitamin B6, while Rye contains 0.294mg.

Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry and Rye grain 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.
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Rye
Contains more Calcium +195.8%
Contains more Selenium +43.2%
Contains more Iron +255.4%
Contains more Magnesium +307.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +117%
Contains more Potassium +193.1%
Contains more Zinc +159.8%
Contains more Copper +29.2%
Contains more Manganese +149%
Equal in Sodium - 2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 28% 20% 66% 16% 1% 28% 95% 135% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 99% 79% 143% 45% 1% 73% 123% 337% 76%
Contains more Calcium +195.8%
Contains more Selenium +43.2%
Contains more Iron +255.4%
Contains more Magnesium +307.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +117%
Contains more Potassium +193.1%
Contains more Zinc +159.8%
Contains more Copper +29.2%
Contains more Manganese +149%
Equal in Sodium - 2

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.
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Rye
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +402%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.7%
Contains more Folate +375%
Contains more Vitamin K +5800%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 56% 12% 95% 41% 105% 6% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 17% 0% 0% 79% 58% 81% 88% 68% 29% 0% 15%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +402%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.7%
Contains more Folate +375%
Contains more Vitamin K +5800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Rye
Contains more Protein +37.7%
Contains more Fats +58.3%
Contains more Other +121.1%
Equal in Carbs - 75.86
Equal in Water - 10.6
8% 81% 10%
Protein: 7.51 g
Fats: 1.03 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 9.86 g
Other: 0.71 g
10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more Protein +37.7%
Contains more Fats +58.3%
Contains more Other +121.1%
Equal in Carbs - 75.86
Equal in Water - 10.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Rye
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +138.2%
34% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.294 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
17% 18% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.767 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +138.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Rye
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +238.1%
Contains more Glucose +45.5%
Contains more Fructose +450%
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
72% 16% 11%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.71 g
Glucose: 0.16 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +238.1%
Contains more Glucose +45.5%
Contains more Fructose +450%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Semolina Rye Opinion
Net carbs 79.09g 60.76g Semolina
Protein 7.51g 10.34g Rye
Fats 1.03g 1.63g Rye
Carbs 80.89g 75.86g Semolina
Calories 374kcal 338kcal Semolina
Starch 68.29g Semolina
Fructose 0.02g 0.11g Rye
Sugar 0.33g 0.98g Semolina
Fiber 1.8g 15.1g Rye
Calcium 71mg 24mg Semolina
Iron 0.74mg 2.63mg Rye
Magnesium 27mg 110mg Rye
Phosphorus 153mg 332mg Rye
Potassium 174mg 510mg Rye
Sodium 2mg 2mg
Zinc 1.02mg 2.65mg Rye
Copper 0.284mg 0.367mg Rye
Manganese 1.035mg 2.577mg Rye
Selenium 19.9µg 13.9µg Semolina
Vitamin A 0IU 11IU Rye
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Rye
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.85mg Rye
Vitamin B1 0.224mg 0.316mg Rye
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.251mg Rye
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 4.27mg Semolina
Vitamin B5 0.672mg 1.456mg Rye
Vitamin B6 0.452mg 0.294mg Semolina
Folate 8µg 38µg Rye
Vitamin K 0.1µg 5.9µg Rye
Tryptophan 0.103mg 0.108mg Rye
Threonine 0.271mg 0.289mg Rye
Isoleucine 0.339mg 0.208mg Semolina
Leucine 0.656mg 0.563mg Semolina
Lysine 0.215mg 0.286mg Rye
Methionine 0.183mg 0.153mg Semolina
Phenylalanine 0.398mg 0.435mg Rye
Valine 0.47mg 0.317mg Semolina
Histidine 0.185mg 0.189mg Rye
Saturated Fat 0.294g 0.197g Rye
Monounsaturated Fat 0.258g 0.208g Semolina
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 0.767g Rye

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Semolina Rye
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
26%
Semolina
36%
Rye
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Semolina
98%
Rye

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.097g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye
Rye is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye
Rye is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)
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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.