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Sugar vs. Semolina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sugar and Semolina

  • Sugar contains less Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Iron than Semolina.
  • Semolina's daily need coverage for Manganese is 45% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Sugars, granulated 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.
Sugar
Sugar
1
:
9
Semolina
Semolina
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Calcium +7000%
Contains more Iron +1380%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +8600%
Contains more Zinc +10100%
Contains more Copper +3957.1%
Contains more Manganese +25775%
Contains more Selenium +3216.7%
Sugar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 4%
Semolina
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 28% 20% 66% 16% 1% 28% 95% 135% 109%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Calcium +7000%
Contains more Iron +1380%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +8600%
Contains more Zinc +10100%
Contains more Copper +3957.1%
Contains more Manganese +25775%
Contains more Selenium +3216.7%

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.
Sugar
Sugar
0
:
8
Semolina
Semolina
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Sugar
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Semolina
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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sugar
Sugar
1
:
4
Semolina
Semolina
Contains more Carbs +23.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +49200%
Contains more Other +∞%
Sugar
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 99.98 g
Water: 0.02 g
Other: 0 g
Semolina
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 Carbs +23.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +49200%
Contains more Other +∞%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sugar
Sugar
1
:
3
Semolina
Semolina
Contains more Sucrose +47423.8%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Sugar
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 99.8 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Semolina
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
Contains more Sucrose +47423.8%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar Semolina Opinion
Net carbs 99.98g 79.09g Sugar
Protein 0g 7.51g Semolina
Fats 0g 1.03g Semolina
Carbs 99.98g 80.89g Sugar
Calories 387kcal 374kcal Sugar
Starch 68.29g Semolina
Fructose 0g 0.02g Semolina
Sugar 99.8g 0.33g Semolina
Fiber 0g 1.8g Semolina
Calcium 1mg 71mg Semolina
Iron 0.05mg 0.74mg Semolina
Magnesium 0mg 27mg Semolina
Phosphorus 0mg 153mg Semolina
Potassium 2mg 174mg Semolina
Sodium 1mg 2mg Sugar
Zinc 0.01mg 1.02mg Semolina
Copper 0.007mg 0.284mg Semolina
Manganese 0.004mg 1.035mg Semolina
Selenium 0.6µg 19.9µg Semolina
Vitamin E 0mg 0.03mg Semolina
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.224mg Semolina
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.05mg Semolina
Vitamin B3 0mg 5.048mg Semolina
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.672mg Semolina
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.452mg Semolina
Folate 0µg 8µg Semolina
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Semolina
Tryptophan 0.103mg Semolina
Threonine 0.271mg Semolina
Isoleucine 0.339mg Semolina
Leucine 0.656mg Semolina
Lysine 0.215mg Semolina
Methionine 0.183mg Semolina
Phenylalanine 0.398mg Semolina
Valine 0.47mg Semolina
Histidine 0.185mg Semolina
Saturated Fat 0g 0.294g Sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.258g Semolina
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.322g Semolina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sugar 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
0%
Sugar
26%
Semolina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Sugar
52%
Semolina

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.294g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar
Sugar is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Sugar (difference - 99.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Semolina
Semolina is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Semolina
Semolina is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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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. Sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169655/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.