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Semolina vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are semolina and taco salad different?

  • Semolina is higher in manganese, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, copper, vitamin B1, and phosphorus; however, taco salad is richer in vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for semolina is 38% higher.
  • Semolina contains 9 times more selenium than taco salad. While semolina contains 19.9µg of selenium, taco salad contains only 2.2µg.
  • Semolina has less saturated fat.

Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry and Fast foods, taco salad are the varieties used in this article.

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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 19% 29% 19% 43% 38% 37% 31% 50% 22% 12%
Contains more CopperCopper +151.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +112.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +519.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +804.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +36.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.7%
Contains more IronIron +55.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg

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 6% 0% 0% 0% 13% 42% 23% 41% 25% 40% 0% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +348%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +307.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +310.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +425%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.68mg

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
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +579.2%
Contains more FatsFats +624.3%
Contains more WaterWater +633.8%
Contains more OtherOther +125.4%

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
50% 38% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.446 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.883 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +910.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +174.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Semolina Taco salad DV% diff.
Manganese 1.035mg 0.167mg 38%
Selenium 19.9µg 2.2µg 32%
Starch 68.29g 28%
Vitamin B6 0.452mg 0.11mg 26%
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 1.24mg 24%
Carbs 80.89g 11.91g 23%
Copper 0.284mg 0.113mg 19%
Sodium 2mg 385mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.224mg 0.05mg 15%
Saturated fat 0.294g 3.446g 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.32µg 13%
Phosphorus 153mg 72mg 12%
Calories 374kcal 141kcal 12%
Fats 1.03g 7.46g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.18mg 10%
Folate 8µg 42µg 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 22mg 7%
Fiber 1.8g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.258g 2.606g 6%
Iron 0.74mg 1.15mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 0.883g 4%
Choline 23.3mg 4%
Calcium 71mg 97mg 3%
Zinc 1.02mg 1.36mg 3%
Protein 7.51g 6.68g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg 2%
Potassium 174mg 210mg 1%
Net carbs 79.09g 11.91g N/A
Magnesium 27mg 26mg 0%
Sugar 0.33g N/A
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.672mg 0.68mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.103mg 0.075mg 0%
Threonine 0.271mg 0.254mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.339mg 0.311mg 0%
Leucine 0.656mg 0.549mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.183mg 0.145mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.398mg 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.47mg 0.343mg 0%
Histidine 0.185mg 0.201mg 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 Taco salad
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
18%
Taco salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Semolina
30%
Taco salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco salad
Taco salad is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 383mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.152g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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

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.