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Turkey meat vs. Semolina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between turkey meat and semolina

  • Turkey meat has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin B6; however, semolina has more manganese, copper, and vitamin B1.
  • Semolina's daily need coverage for manganese is 44% more.
  • Semolina is lower in cholesterol.
  • Semolina has a higher glycemic index than turkey meat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.4%
Contains more IronIron +47.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +143.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +49.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +407.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +205.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7292.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~27mg

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% 4% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +462%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +89.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +397.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 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 ProteinProtein +280.2%
Contains more FatsFats +617.5%
Contains more WaterWater +544.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +134716.7%
Contains more OtherOther +47.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 38% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 g
34% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.294 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.322 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +926%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +558.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Semolina DV% diff.
Manganese 0.014mg 1.035mg 44%
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 0µg 43%
Protein 28.55g 7.51g 42%
Cholesterol 109mg 0mg 36%
Starch 68.29g 28%
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 5.048mg 28%
Carbs 0.06g 80.89g 27%
Copper 0.093mg 0.284mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.05mg 18%
Selenium 29.8µg 19.9µg 18%
Choline 87.4mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.224mg 15%
Zinc 2.48mg 1.02mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.452mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 0.322g 12%
Fats 7.39g 1.03g 10%
Phosphorus 223mg 153mg 10%
Calories 189kcal 374kcal 9%
Saturated fat 2.155g 0.294g 8%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Calcium 14mg 71mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.647g 0.258g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.672mg 6%
Sodium 103mg 2mg 4%
Iron 1.09mg 0.74mg 4%
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Potassium 239mg 174mg 2%
Vitamin A 12µg 1%
Magnesium 30mg 27mg 1%
Net carbs 0.06g 79.09g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.33g N/A
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.03mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg 0%
Folate 9µg 8µg 0%
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.103mg 0%
Threonine 1.004mg 0.271mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0.339mg 0%
Leucine 1.925mg 0.656mg 0%
Lysine 2.282mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.724mg 0.183mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.398mg 0%
Valine 0.902mg 0.47mg 0%
Histidine 0.749mg 0.185mg 0%
Fructose 0.02g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat Semolina
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
50%
Turkey meat
24%
Semolina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
52%
Semolina

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.861g)
Which food is cheaper?
Semolina
Semolina is cheaper (difference - $0.6)

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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.