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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, Vitamin B1, and Zinc, however, Tomato sauce is higher in Vitamin E , and Vitamin C.
  • Semolina covers your daily need of 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.

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 Calcium +407.1%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +466.7%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Zinc +363.6%
Contains more Copper +147%
Contains more Manganese +815.9%
Contains more Selenium +3216.7%
Contains more Iron +29.7%
Contains more Potassium +70.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 28% 20% 66% 16% 1% 28% 95% 135% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 11% 12% 27% 2% 6% 39% 15% 4%
Contains more Calcium +407.1%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +466.7%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Zinc +363.6%
Contains more Copper +147%
Contains more Manganese +815.9%
Contains more Selenium +3216.7%
Contains more Iron +29.7%
Contains more Potassium +70.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +409.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +117.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +361.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +2700%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 56% 12% 95% 41% 105% 6% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 29% 0% 24% 6% 15% 19% 19% 23% 7% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +409.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +117.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +361.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +2700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +525.8%
Contains more Fats +243.3%
Contains more Carbs +1423.4%
Contains more Water +825.8%
Contains more Other +169%
8% 81% 10%
Protein: 7.51 g
Fats: 1.03 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 9.86 g
Other: 0.71 g
5% 91% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.31 g
Water: 91.28 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Protein +525.8%
Contains more Fats +243.3%
Contains more Carbs +1423.4%
Contains more Water +825.8%
Contains more Other +169%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +486.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.1%
34% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.294 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +486.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +200%
Contains more Glucose +1554.5%
Contains more Fructose +8250%
100%
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
2% 51% 47%
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +200%
Contains more Glucose +1554.5%
Contains more Fructose +8250%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Semolina Tomato sauce Opinion
Net carbs 79.09g 3.81g Semolina
Protein 7.51g 1.2g Semolina
Fats 1.03g 0.3g Semolina
Carbs 80.89g 5.31g Semolina
Calories 374kcal 24kcal Semolina
Starch 68.29g Semolina
Fructose 0.02g 1.67g Tomato sauce
Sugar 0.33g 3.56g Semolina
Fiber 1.8g 1.5g Semolina
Calcium 71mg 14mg Semolina
Iron 0.74mg 0.96mg Tomato sauce
Magnesium 27mg 15mg Semolina
Phosphorus 153mg 27mg Semolina
Potassium 174mg 297mg Tomato sauce
Sodium 2mg 11mg Semolina
Zinc 1.02mg 0.22mg Semolina
Copper 0.284mg 0.115mg Semolina
Manganese 1.035mg 0.113mg Semolina
Selenium 19.9µg 0.6µg Semolina
Vitamin A 0IU 435IU Tomato sauce
Vitamin A RAE 22µg Tomato sauce
Vitamin E 0.03mg 1.44mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin C 0mg 7mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B1 0.224mg 0.024mg Semolina
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.065mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 0.991mg Semolina
Vitamin B5 0.672mg 0.309mg Semolina
Vitamin B6 0.452mg 0.098mg Semolina
Folate 8µg 9µg Tomato sauce
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.8µg Tomato sauce
Tryptophan 0.103mg 0.009mg Semolina
Threonine 0.271mg 0.037mg Semolina
Isoleucine 0.339mg 0.025mg Semolina
Leucine 0.656mg 0.034mg Semolina
Lysine 0.215mg 0.037mg Semolina
Methionine 0.183mg 0.008mg Semolina
Phenylalanine 0.398mg 0.036mg Semolina
Valine 0.47mg 0.025mg Semolina
Histidine 0.185mg 0.02mg Semolina
Saturated Fat 0.294g 0.041g Tomato sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.258g 0.044g Semolina
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 0.121g Semolina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Semolina Tomato sauce
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
26%
Semolina
14%
Tomato sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Semolina
15%
Tomato sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.253g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Semolina
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.

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
  2. Tomato sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169074/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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