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Wheat gluten vs. Semolina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Wheat gluten and Semolina different?

  • Wheat gluten is richer in Iron, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Calcium, while Semolina is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Copper.
  • Wheat gluten covers your daily need of Iron 56% more than Semolina.
  • Wheat gluten contains 2 times more Calcium than Semolina. Wheat gluten contains 142mg of Calcium, while Semolina contains 71mg.

Vital wheat gluten and Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry types were used in this article.

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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 18% 43% 8.8% 195% 61% 23% 111% 3.8% 0% 217%
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 CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more IronIron +602.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +99.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +74%
Contains more CopperCopper +56%
Contains more ZincZinc +20%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.1%
~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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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% 0.6% 0% 56% 12% 95% 40% 104% 0% 0.25% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 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 +900.8%
Contains more FatsFats +79.6%
Contains more OtherOther +40.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +486.6%
Contains more WaterWater +20.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 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 Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +151.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +65.4%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.294g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat gluten Semolina Opinion
Calories 370kcal 374kcal Semolina
Protein 75.16g 7.51g Wheat gluten
Fats 1.85g 1.03g Wheat gluten
Net carbs 13.19g 79.09g Semolina
Carbs 13.79g 80.89g Semolina
Magnesium 25mg 27mg Semolina
Calcium 142mg 71mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 100mg 174mg Semolina
Iron 5.2mg 0.74mg Wheat gluten
Sugar 0g 0.33g Wheat gluten
Fiber 0.6g 1.8g Semolina
Copper 0.182mg 0.284mg Semolina
Zinc 0.85mg 1.02mg Semolina
Starch 68.29g Semolina
Phosphorus 260mg 153mg Wheat gluten
Sodium 29mg 2mg Semolina
Vitamin E 0mg 0.03mg Semolina
Manganese 1.035mg Semolina
Selenium 39.7µg 19.9µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.224mg Semolina
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.05mg Semolina
Vitamin B3 0mg 5.048mg Semolina
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.672mg Semolina
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.452mg Semolina
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Semolina
Folate 0µg 8µg Semolina
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.294g Wheat gluten
Monounsaturated Fat 0.156g 0.258g Semolina
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.322g Wheat gluten
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
Fructose 0.02g Semolina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat gluten 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
0%
Wheat gluten
24%
Semolina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
52%
Semolina

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.022g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Wheat gluten - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168147/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.