Soybean vs. Semolina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between soybeans and semolina
- Soybeans are higher in iron, vitamin B2, fiber, vitamin K, magnesium, copper, and phosphorus, yet semolina is higher in vitamin B3, selenium, and vitamin B6.
- Soybeans cover your daily iron needs 55% more than semolina.
- Soybeans contain 192 times more vitamin K than semolina. While soybeans contain 19.2µg of vitamin K, semolina contains only 0.1µg.
- The glycemic index of soybeans is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Soybeans, mature cooked, boiled, without salt 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +218.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +43.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +196% |
| Contains more IronIron | +594.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +43.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +60.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +25.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +172.6% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1066.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +470% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +19100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +575% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +44.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1165.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +275.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +93.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +142.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +770.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +534.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +169% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +867.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +667.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1472.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.3% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 5.14mg | 0.74mg | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.064g | 0.322g | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.399mg | 5.048mg | 29% |
| Starch | 68.29g | 28% | |
| Carbs | 8.36g | 80.89g | 24% |
| Selenium | 7.3µg | 19.9µg | 23% |
| Protein | 18.21g | 7.51g | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.285mg | 0.05mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.234mg | 0.452mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 6g | 1.8g | 17% |
| Vitamin K | 19.2µg | 0.1µg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.407mg | 0.284mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 86mg | 27mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 245mg | 153mg | 13% |
| Folate | 54µg | 8µg | 12% |
| Fats | 8.97g | 1.03g | 12% |
| Potassium | 515mg | 174mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.179mg | 0.672mg | 10% |
| Calories | 172kcal | 374kcal | 10% |
| Choline | 47.5mg | 9% | |
| Manganese | 0.824mg | 1.035mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.155mg | 0.224mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.297g | 0.294g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.981g | 0.258g | 4% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 71mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 0.03mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.15mg | 1.02mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.36g | 79.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3g | 0.33g | N/A |
| Sodium | 1mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.242mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.723mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.807mg | 0.339mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.355mg | 0.656mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.108mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.224mg | 0.183mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.869mg | 0.398mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.831mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.449mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
75%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Semolina is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Semolina is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.003g)
Which food is cheaper?
Semolina is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.