Semolina vs. Tomato sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between semolina and tomato sauce
- Semolina has more manganese, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, copper, phosphorus, and vitamin B1; however, tomato sauce is higher in vitamin E, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
- Semolina covers your daily need for manganese, 40% more than tomato sauce.
- Semolina has 33 times more selenium than tomato sauce. While semolina has 19.9µg of selenium, tomato sauce has only 0.6µg.
- The glycemic index of semolina is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry and Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +80% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +407.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +147% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +363.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +466.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +815.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3216.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +70.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +29.7% |
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 | +833.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +409.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +117.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +361.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +4700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2700% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12.5% |
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:
1.2 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.31 g
Water:
91.28 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +525.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +243.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1423.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +825.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +169% |
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
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.121 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +486.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +166.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.1% |
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:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.07 g
Glucose:
1.82 g
Fructose:
1.67 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +200% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1554.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +8250% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.035mg | 0.113mg | 40% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 0.6µg | 35% |
| Starch | 68.29g | 28% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.452mg | 0.098mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.048mg | 0.991mg | 25% |
| Carbs | 80.89g | 5.31g | 25% |
| Copper | 0.284mg | 0.115mg | 19% |
| Calories | 374kcal | 24kcal | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 153mg | 27mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.224mg | 0.024mg | 17% |
| Protein | 7.51g | 1.2g | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 1.44mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 7mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.02mg | 0.22mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.672mg | 0.309mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 14mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 174mg | 297mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.74mg | 0.96mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 15mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 1.67g | 2% |
| Choline | 9.9mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 2.8µg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 22µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.065mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.258g | 0.044g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.03g | 0.3g | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.5g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.322g | 0.121g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.294g | 0.041g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 79.09g | 3.81g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.33g | 3.56g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Folate | 8µg | 9µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.103mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.271mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.339mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.656mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.215mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.398mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.47mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.185mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.253g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato sauce is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Semolina is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
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)
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.