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Semolina vs. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Semolina and Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

  • Semolina is richer in Vitamin B6, Selenium, Copper, and Manganese, yet Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is 60% higher.
  • Semolina contains 5 times more Vitamin B6 than Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup). Semolina contains 0.452mg of Vitamin B6, while Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 0.086mg.
  • Semolina contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry and Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup).

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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 Calcium +273.7%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +14.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +47.8%
Contains more Copper +104.3%
Contains more Manganese +50.9%
Contains more Selenium +93.2%
Contains more Iron +652.7%
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 6% 209% 17% 44% 14% 123% 19% 47% 90% 57%
Contains more Calcium +273.7%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +14.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +47.8%
Contains more Copper +104.3%
Contains more Manganese +50.9%
Contains more Selenium +93.2%
Contains more Iron +652.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +425.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +213.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +874%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.6%
Contains more Folate +1575%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +25300%
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% 23% 0% 0% 176% 113% 121% 33% 20% 101% 12% 64%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +425.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +213.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +874%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.6%
Contains more Folate +1575%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +25300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +95.2%
Contains more Protein +26%
Contains more Fats +738.8%
Contains more Other +294.4%
Equal in Carbs - 74.05
8% 81% 10%
Protein: 7.51 g
Fats: 1.03 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 9.86 g
Other: 0.71 g
9% 9% 74% 5% 3%
Protein: 9.46 g
Fats: 8.64 g
Carbs: 74.05 g
Water: 5.05 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more Water +95.2%
Contains more Protein +26%
Contains more Fats +738.8%
Contains more Other +294.4%
Equal in Carbs - 74.05

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +669.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1401.6%
34% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.294 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
20% 23% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.653 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.835 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +669.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1401.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +850%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Starch - 67.83
Equal in Glucose - 0.12
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
98%
Starch: 67.83 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.12 g
Fructose: 0.19 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.98 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +850%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Starch - 67.83
Equal in Glucose - 0.12

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Semolina Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Semolina Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Opinion
Net carbs 79.09g 71.25g Semolina
Protein 7.51g 9.46g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fats 1.03g 8.64g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Carbs 80.89g 74.05g Semolina
Calories 374kcal 418kcal Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Starch 68.29g 67.83g Semolina
Fructose 0.02g 0.19g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Sugar 0.33g 1.29g Semolina
Fiber 1.8g 2.8g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calcium 71mg 19mg Semolina
Iron 0.74mg 5.57mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Magnesium 27mg 23mg Semolina
Phosphorus 153mg 102mg Semolina
Potassium 174mg 152mg Semolina
Sodium 2mg 941mg Semolina
Zinc 1.02mg 0.69mg Semolina
Copper 0.284mg 0.139mg Semolina
Manganese 1.035mg 0.686mg Semolina
Selenium 19.9µg 10.3µg Semolina
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin E 0.03mg 1.15mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B1 0.224mg 0.702mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.487mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 6.442mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B5 0.672mg 0.536mg Semolina
Vitamin B6 0.452mg 0.086mg Semolina
Folate 8µg 134µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin K 0.1µg 25.4µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Tryptophan 0.103mg 0.116mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Threonine 0.271mg 0.268mg Semolina
Isoleucine 0.339mg 0.333mg Semolina
Leucine 0.656mg 0.652mg Semolina
Lysine 0.215mg 0.172mg Semolina
Methionine 0.183mg 0.147mg Semolina
Phenylalanine 0.398mg 0.45mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Valine 0.47mg 0.399mg Semolina
Histidine 0.185mg 0.197mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Trans Fat 0.167g Semolina
Saturated Fat 0.294g 1.653g Semolina
Monounsaturated Fat 0.258g 1.986g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 4.835g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Semolina Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
55%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Semolina
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 939mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.359g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Semolina
Semolina is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Semolina
Semolina is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) 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. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172746/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.