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Soybean meal vs. Semolina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Soybean meal and Semolina

  • Soybean meal is higher in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Folate, Potassium, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Zinc, yet Semolina is higher in Selenium.
  • Soybean meal covers your daily Copper needs 191% more than Semolina.
  • Soybean meal contains 38 times more Folate than Semolina. While Soybean meal contains 303µg of Folate, Semolina contains only 8µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Soy meal, defatted, raw and Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry.

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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 +243.7%
Contains more Iron +1751.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1033.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +358.2%
Contains more Potassium +1331%
Contains more Zinc +396.1%
Contains more Copper +604.2%
Contains more Manganese +267.1%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Selenium +503%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 74% 514% 219% 301% 220% 1% 138% 667% 496% 18%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 28% 20% 66% 16% 1% 28% 95% 135% 109%
Contains more Calcium +243.7%
Contains more Iron +1751.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1033.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +358.2%
Contains more Potassium +1331%
Contains more Zinc +396.1%
Contains more Copper +604.2%
Contains more Manganese +267.1%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Selenium +503%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +208.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +402%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +194%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.9%
Contains more Folate +3687.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 0% 173% 58% 49% 119% 132% 228% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +208.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +402%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +194%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.9%
Contains more Folate +3687.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +555.1%
Contains more Fats +132%
Contains more Other +685.9%
Contains more Carbs +125.4%
Contains more Water +42.1%
49% 2% 36% 7% 6%
Protein: 49.2 g
Fats: 2.39 g
Carbs: 35.89 g
Water: 6.94 g
Other: 5.58 g
8% 81% 10%
Protein: 7.51 g
Fats: 1.03 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 9.86 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more Protein +555.1%
Contains more Fats +132%
Contains more Other +685.9%
Contains more Carbs +125.4%
Contains more Water +42.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +224.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.294
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.268 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.409 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.045 g
34% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.294 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +224.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.294

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soybean meal Semolina Opinion
Net carbs 35.89g 79.09g Semolina
Protein 49.2g 7.51g Soybean meal
Fats 2.39g 1.03g Soybean meal
Carbs 35.89g 80.89g Semolina
Calories 337kcal 374kcal Semolina
Starch 68.29g Semolina
Fructose 0.02g Semolina
Sugar 0.33g Soybean meal
Fiber 1.8g Semolina
Calcium 244mg 71mg Soybean meal
Iron 13.7mg 0.74mg Soybean meal
Magnesium 306mg 27mg Soybean meal
Phosphorus 701mg 153mg Soybean meal
Potassium 2490mg 174mg Soybean meal
Sodium 3mg 2mg Semolina
Zinc 5.06mg 1.02mg Soybean meal
Copper 2mg 0.284mg Soybean meal
Manganese 3.8mg 1.035mg Soybean meal
Selenium 3.3µg 19.9µg Semolina
Vitamin A 40IU 0IU Soybean meal
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Soybean meal
Vitamin E 0.03mg Semolina
Vitamin B1 0.691mg 0.224mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.05mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B3 2.587mg 5.048mg Semolina
Vitamin B5 1.976mg 0.672mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B6 0.569mg 0.452mg Soybean meal
Folate 303µg 8µg Soybean meal
Vitamin K 0.1µg Semolina
Tryptophan 0.653mg 0.103mg Soybean meal
Threonine 1.952mg 0.271mg Soybean meal
Isoleucine 2.18mg 0.339mg Soybean meal
Leucine 3.66mg 0.656mg Soybean meal
Lysine 2.991mg 0.215mg Soybean meal
Methionine 0.606mg 0.183mg Soybean meal
Phenylalanine 2.346mg 0.398mg Soybean meal
Valine 2.243mg 0.47mg Soybean meal
Histidine 1.212mg 0.185mg Soybean meal
Saturated Fat 0.268g 0.294g Soybean meal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.409g 0.258g Soybean meal
Polyunsaturated fat 1.045g 0.322g Soybean meal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Soybean meal Semolina
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
63%
Soybean meal
26%
Semolina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
264%
Soybean meal
52%
Semolina

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food is cheaper?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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. Soybean meal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172445/nutrients
  2. 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.