Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Semolina vs. Khorasan wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

The main differences between Semolina and Khorasan wheat

  • Semolina is richer in Vitamin B6, yet Khorasan wheat is richer in Selenium, Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Copper, Magnesium, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Khorasan wheat is 112% higher.
  • Semolina contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Khorasan wheat. Semolina contains 0.452mg of Vitamin B6, while Khorasan wheat contains 0.259mg.

Food types used in this article are Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry and Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, uncooked.

Infographic

Semolina vs Khorasan wheat infographic
Infographic link

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 93% 6.6% 36% 141% 169% 100% 156% 0.65% 357% 445%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +222.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +381.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +131.6%
Contains more IronIron +409.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +78.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +260.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +137.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +164.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +309.5%

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 0% 0.6% 12% 0% 142% 42% 120% 57% 60% 0% 4.5% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +74.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +152.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +268%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1700%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

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
15% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.54 g
Fats: 2.13 g
Carbs: 70.58 g
Water: 11.07 g
Other: 1.68 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +93.6%
Contains more FatsFats +106.8%
Contains more WaterWater +12.3%
Contains more OtherOther +136.6%

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
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.213 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.621 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +21.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +92.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
87% 11%
Starch: 52.41 g
Sucrose: 0.55 g
Glucose: 0.62 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 6.56 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +30.3%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +161.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +463.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +450%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Semolina Khorasan wheat Opinion
Calories 374kcal 337kcal Semolina
Protein 7.51g 14.54g Khorasan wheat
Fats 1.03g 2.13g Khorasan wheat
Net carbs 79.09g 59.48g Semolina
Carbs 80.89g 70.58g Semolina
Magnesium 27mg 130mg Khorasan wheat
Calcium 71mg 22mg Semolina
Potassium 174mg 403mg Khorasan wheat
Iron 0.74mg 3.77mg Khorasan wheat
Sugar 0.33g 7.84g Semolina
Fiber 1.8g 11.1g Khorasan wheat
Copper 0.284mg 0.506mg Khorasan wheat
Zinc 1.02mg 3.68mg Khorasan wheat
Starch 68.29g 52.41g Semolina
Phosphorus 153mg 364mg Khorasan wheat
Sodium 2mg 5mg Semolina
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Khorasan wheat
Vitamin A 1µg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.61mg Khorasan wheat
Manganese 1.035mg 2.735mg Khorasan wheat
Selenium 19.9µg 81.5µg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B1 0.224mg 0.566mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.184mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 6.375mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B5 0.672mg 0.949mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B6 0.452mg 0.259mg Semolina
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.8µg Khorasan wheat
Folate 8µg Semolina
Trans Fat 0.005g Semolina
Choline 25.8mg Khorasan wheat
Saturated Fat 0.294g 0.196g Khorasan wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.258g 0.213g Semolina
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 0.621g Khorasan wheat
Tryptophan 0.103mg 0.13mg Khorasan wheat
Threonine 0.271mg 0.442mg Khorasan wheat
Isoleucine 0.339mg 0.566mg Khorasan wheat
Leucine 0.656mg 1.112mg Khorasan wheat
Lysine 0.215mg 0.416mg Khorasan wheat
Methionine 0.183mg 0.251mg Khorasan wheat
Phenylalanine 0.398mg 0.772mg Khorasan wheat
Valine 0.47mg 0.687mg Khorasan wheat
Histidine 0.185mg 0.379mg Khorasan wheat
Fructose 0.02g 0.11g Khorasan wheat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g Khorasan wheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Semolina Khorasan wheat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
35%
Khorasan wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Semolina
150%
Khorasan wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.098g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Khorasan wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169743/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.