Semolina vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between semolina and taro
- Semolina is richer in selenium, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B1, and phosphorus, yet taro is richer in vitamin E, potassium, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for semolina is 35% higher.
- Semolina contains 8 times more vitamin B3 than taro. Semolina contains 5.048mg of vitamin B3, while taro contains 0.6mg.
Food types used in this article are Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry and Taro, 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 more CalciumCalcium | +65.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +34.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +65.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +343.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +82.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +170.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2742.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +239.7% |
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 | +135.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +741.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +121.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +59.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +7833.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +175% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 0.7µg | 35% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.048mg | 0.6mg | 28% |
| Manganese | 1.035mg | 0.383mg | 28% |
| Starch | 68.29g | 28% | |
| Carbs | 80.89g | 26.46g | 18% |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 2.38mg | 16% |
| Calories | 374kcal | 112kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.452mg | 0.283mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.284mg | 0.172mg | 12% |
| Protein | 7.51g | 1.5g | 12% |
| Potassium | 174mg | 591mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.224mg | 0.095mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 153mg | 84mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 4.1g | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.02mg | 0.23mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.672mg | 0.303mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.5mg | 5% |
| Folate | 8µg | 22µg | 4% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 71mg | 43mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.74mg | 0.55mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.322g | 0.083g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.025mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.294g | 0.041g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.258g | 0.016g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.03g | 0.2g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 79.09g | 22.36g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.33g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.103mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.271mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.339mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.656mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.215mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.398mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.47mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.185mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +400.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +415% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +205.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +616.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +69% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1512.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +288% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.1% |
