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Semolina vs. Soybean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between semolina and soybeans

  • Semolina is higher in vitamin B3, selenium, and vitamin B6, yet soybeans are higher in iron, vitamin B2, fiber, vitamin K, magnesium, copper, and phosphorus.
  • Soybeans cover your daily iron needs 55% more than semolina.
  • Semolina contains 13 times more vitamin B3 than soybeans. While semolina contains 5.048mg of vitamin B3, soybeans contain only 0.399mg.
  • The glycemic index of soybeans is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry and Soybeans, mature cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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 61% 31% 45% 193% 136% 31% 105% 0.13% 107% 40%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +172.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +218.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +43.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +196%
Contains more IronIron +594.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +43.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +60.1%
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.
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 5.7% 0% 7% 0% 39% 66% 7.5% 11% 54% 0% 48% 41% 26%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1165.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +275.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +93.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +470%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +19100%
Contains more FolateFolate +575%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
18% 9% 8% 63% 2%
Protein: 18.21 g
Fats: 8.97 g
Carbs: 8.36 g
Water: 62.55 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +867.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +142.5%
Contains more FatsFats +770.9%
Contains more WaterWater +534.4%
Contains more OtherOther +169%

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
16% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.297 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.981 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.064 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +667.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1472.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Semolina Soybean DV% diff.
Iron 0.74mg 5.14mg 55%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 5.064g 32%
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 0.399mg 29%
Starch 68.29g 28%
Carbs 80.89g 8.36g 24%
Selenium 19.9µg 7.3µg 23%
Protein 7.51g 18.21g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.285mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.452mg 0.234mg 17%
Fiber 1.8g 6g 17%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 19.2µg 16%
Copper 0.284mg 0.407mg 14%
Magnesium 27mg 86mg 14%
Phosphorus 153mg 245mg 13%
Folate 8µg 54µg 12%
Fats 1.03g 8.97g 12%
Potassium 174mg 515mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.672mg 0.179mg 10%
Calories 374kcal 172kcal 10%
Choline 47.5mg 9%
Manganese 1.035mg 0.824mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.224mg 0.155mg 6%
Saturated fat 0.294g 1.297g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.258g 1.981g 4%
Calcium 71mg 102mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.35mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg 2%
Zinc 1.02mg 1.15mg 1%
Net carbs 79.09g 2.36g N/A
Sugar 0.33g 3g N/A
Sodium 2mg 1mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.103mg 0.242mg 0%
Threonine 0.271mg 0.723mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.339mg 0.807mg 0%
Leucine 0.656mg 1.355mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 1.108mg 0%
Methionine 0.183mg 0.224mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.398mg 0.869mg 0%
Valine 0.47mg 0.831mg 0%
Histidine 0.185mg 0.449mg 0%
Fructose 0.02g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Semolina Soybean
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
23%
Soybean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Semolina
75%
Soybean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean
Soybean contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybean
Soybean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean
Soybean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.003g)
Which food is cheaper?
Semolina
Semolina is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.

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. Soybean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174271/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.