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Semolina vs. Soybean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Semolina and Soybean

  • Semolina is higher in Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Vitamin B6, yet Soybean is higher in Iron, Vitamin B2, Fiber, Vitamin K, Magnesium, Copper, and Phosphorus.
  • Soybean covers your daily Iron needs 55% more than Semolina.
  • Semolina contains 13 times more Vitamin B3 than Soybean. While Semolina contains 5.048mg of Vitamin B3, Soybean contains only 0.399mg.

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.
Contains more Manganese +25.6%
Contains more Selenium +172.6%
Contains more Calcium +43.7%
Contains more Iron +594.6%
Contains more Magnesium +218.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.1%
Contains more Potassium +196%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +12.7%
Contains more Copper +43.3%
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 31% 193% 62% 105% 46% 1% 32% 136% 108% 40%
Contains more Manganese +25.6%
Contains more Selenium +172.6%
Contains more Calcium +43.7%
Contains more Iron +594.6%
Contains more Magnesium +218.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.1%
Contains more Potassium +196%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +12.7%
Contains more Copper +43.3%

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 B1 +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1165.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +275.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +93.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +470%
Contains more Folate +575%
Contains more Vitamin K +19100%
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% 7% 0% 6% 39% 66% 8% 11% 54% 41% 0% 48%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1165.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +275.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +93.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +470%
Contains more Folate +575%
Contains more Vitamin K +19100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +867.6%
Contains more Protein +142.5%
Contains more Fats +770.9%
Contains more Water +534.4%
Contains more Other +169%
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 Carbs +867.6%
Contains more Protein +142.5%
Contains more Fats +770.9%
Contains more Water +534.4%
Contains more Other +169%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +667.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1472.7%
34% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.294 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.297 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.981 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.064 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +667.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Opinion
Net carbs 79.09g 2.36g Semolina
Protein 7.51g 18.21g Soybean
Fats 1.03g 8.97g Soybean
Carbs 80.89g 8.36g Semolina
Calories 374kcal 172kcal Semolina
Starch 68.29g Semolina
Fructose 0.02g Semolina
Sugar 0.33g 3g Semolina
Fiber 1.8g 6g Soybean
Calcium 71mg 102mg Soybean
Iron 0.74mg 5.14mg Soybean
Magnesium 27mg 86mg Soybean
Phosphorus 153mg 245mg Soybean
Potassium 174mg 515mg Soybean
Sodium 2mg 1mg Soybean
Zinc 1.02mg 1.15mg Soybean
Copper 0.284mg 0.407mg Soybean
Manganese 1.035mg 0.824mg Semolina
Selenium 19.9µg 7.3µg Semolina
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Soybean
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.35mg Soybean
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Soybean
Vitamin B1 0.224mg 0.155mg Semolina
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.285mg Soybean
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 0.399mg Semolina
Vitamin B5 0.672mg 0.179mg Semolina
Vitamin B6 0.452mg 0.234mg Semolina
Folate 8µg 54µg Soybean
Vitamin K 0.1µg 19.2µg Soybean
Tryptophan 0.103mg 0.242mg Soybean
Threonine 0.271mg 0.723mg Soybean
Isoleucine 0.339mg 0.807mg Soybean
Leucine 0.656mg 1.355mg Soybean
Lysine 0.215mg 1.108mg Soybean
Methionine 0.183mg 0.224mg Soybean
Phenylalanine 0.398mg 0.869mg Soybean
Valine 0.47mg 0.831mg Soybean
Histidine 0.185mg 0.449mg Soybean
Saturated Fat 0.294g 1.297g Semolina
Monounsaturated Fat 0.258g 1.981g Soybean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 5.064g Soybean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Semolina Soybean
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
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.