Semolina vs. Soybean meal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between semolina and soybean meal
- Semolina is higher in selenium, yet soybean meal is higher in copper, iron, manganese, phosphorus, folate, potassium, magnesium, vitamin B1, and zinc.
- Soybean meal covers your daily copper needs 191% more than semolina.
- Semolina contains 6 times more selenium than soybean meal. While semolina contains 19.9µg of selenium, soybean meal contains only 3.3µg.
- The glycemic index of semolina is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry and Soy meal, defatted, raw.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +503% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1033.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +243.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1331% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1751.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +604.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +396.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +358.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +267.1% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +95.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +208.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +402% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +194% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +25.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3687.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.51 g
Fats:
1.03 g
Carbs:
80.89 g
Water:
9.86 g
Other:
0.71 g
Protein:
49.2 g
Fats:
2.39 g
Carbs:
35.89 g
Water:
6.94 g
Other:
5.58 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +125.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +42.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +555.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +132% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +685.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.294 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.322 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.268 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.409 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.045 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +58.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +224.5% |
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Saturated fat
~0.268g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.284mg | 2mg | 191% |
| Iron | 0.74mg | 13.7mg | 162% |
| Manganese | 1.035mg | 3.8mg | 120% |
| Protein | 7.51g | 49.2g | 83% |
| Phosphorus | 153mg | 701mg | 78% |
| Folate | 8µg | 303µg | 74% |
| Potassium | 174mg | 2490mg | 68% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 306mg | 66% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.224mg | 0.691mg | 39% |
| Zinc | 1.02mg | 5.06mg | 37% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 3.3µg | 30% |
| Starch | 68.29g | 28% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.672mg | 1.976mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 244mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 80.89g | 35.89g | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.048mg | 2.587mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.251mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.452mg | 0.569mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.322g | 1.045g | 5% |
| Calories | 374kcal | 337kcal | 2% |
| Fats | 1.03g | 2.39g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 79.09g | 35.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.33g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 2mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.294g | 0.268g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.258g | 0.409g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.103mg | 0.653mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.271mg | 1.952mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.339mg | 2.18mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.656mg | 3.66mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.215mg | 2.991mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.606mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.398mg | 2.346mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.47mg | 2.243mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.185mg | 1.212mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
58%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
264%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soybean meal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soybean meal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food is cheaper?
Soybean meal is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean meal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Semolina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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.