Semolina vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between semolina and sweet potato
- Semolina has more selenium, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B1, and zinc; however, sweet potato is higher in vitamin A.
- Sweet potato covers your daily need for vitamin A, 284% more than semolina.
- Semolina has 33 times more selenium than sweet potato. While semolina has 19.9µg of selenium, sweet potato has only 0.6µg.
- The glycemic index of sweet potato is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry and Sweet potato, raw, unprepared.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +136.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +88.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +240% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +225.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +301.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3216.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +93.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +187.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +806.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +116.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +766.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +19% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1700% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +37.5% |
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:
1.57 g
Fats:
0.05 g
Carbs:
20.12 g
Water:
77.28 g
Other:
0.98 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +378.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1960% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +302% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +683.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38% |
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
0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.014 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +25700% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2200% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
12.65 g
Sucrose:
2.52 g
Glucose:
0.96 g
Fructose:
0.7 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +439.8% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1100% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +772.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +3400% |
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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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 709µg | 79% | |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 0.6µg | 35% |
| Manganese | 1.035mg | 0.258mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.048mg | 0.557mg | 28% |
| Starch | 68.29g | 12.65g | 23% |
| Carbs | 80.89g | 20.12g | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.452mg | 0.209mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.284mg | 0.151mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 153mg | 47mg | 15% |
| Calories | 374kcal | 86kcal | 14% |
| Protein | 7.51g | 1.57g | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.224mg | 0.078mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 1.02mg | 0.3mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 3g | 5% |
| Potassium | 174mg | 337mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 30mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.672mg | 0.8mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.322g | 0.014g | 2% |
| Iron | 0.74mg | 0.61mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 55mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0.26mg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.3mg | 2% | |
| Fats | 1.03g | 0.05g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.258g | 0.001g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.294g | 0.018g | 1% |
| Folate | 8µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 1.8µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.061mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0.7g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 79.09g | 17.12g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 25mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.33g | 4.18g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.103mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.271mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.339mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.656mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.215mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.398mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.47mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.185mg | 0.031mg | 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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.276g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Semolina is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Semolina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Semolina is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)