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Khorasan wheat vs. Semolina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Khorasan wheat and Semolina

  • Khorasan wheat is richer in Selenium, Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Copper, Magnesium, and Zinc, yet Semolina is richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Khorasan wheat is 112% higher.
  • Khorasan wheat contains 6 times more Fiber than Semolina. Khorasan wheat contains 11.1g of Fiber, while Semolina contains 1.8g.

Food types used in this article are Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, uncooked 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 93% 6.6% 36% 141% 169% 100% 156% 0.65% 357% 445%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +381.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +131.6%
Contains more IronIron +409.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +78.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +260.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +137.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +164.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +309.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +222.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%

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% 0.6% 12% 0% 142% 42% 120% 57% 60% 0% 4.5% 0% 14%
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 +1933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +152.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +268%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1700%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +74.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.54 g
Fats: 2.13 g
Carbs: 70.58 g
Water: 11.07 g
Other: 1.68 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 +93.6%
Contains more FatsFats +106.8%
Contains more WaterWater +12.3%
Contains more OtherOther +136.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.213 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.621 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +92.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +21.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
87% 11%
Starch: 52.41 g
Sucrose: 0.55 g
Glucose: 0.62 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 6.56 g
Galactose: 0 g
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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 SucroseSucrose +161.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +463.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +450%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +30.3%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Khorasan wheat Semolina Opinion
Calories 337kcal 374kcal Semolina
Protein 14.54g 7.51g Khorasan wheat
Fats 2.13g 1.03g Khorasan wheat
Net carbs 59.48g 79.09g Semolina
Carbs 70.58g 80.89g Semolina
Magnesium 130mg 27mg Khorasan wheat
Calcium 22mg 71mg Semolina
Potassium 403mg 174mg Khorasan wheat
Iron 3.77mg 0.74mg Khorasan wheat
Sugar 7.84g 0.33g Semolina
Fiber 11.1g 1.8g Khorasan wheat
Copper 0.506mg 0.284mg Khorasan wheat
Zinc 3.68mg 1.02mg Khorasan wheat
Starch 52.41g 68.29g Semolina
Phosphorus 364mg 153mg Khorasan wheat
Sodium 5mg 2mg Semolina
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Khorasan wheat
Vitamin A 1µg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0.03mg Khorasan wheat
Manganese 2.735mg 1.035mg Khorasan wheat
Selenium 81.5µg 19.9µg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B1 0.566mg 0.224mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.05mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B3 6.375mg 5.048mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B5 0.949mg 0.672mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B6 0.259mg 0.452mg Semolina
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.1µg Khorasan wheat
Folate 8µg Semolina
Trans Fat 0.005g Semolina
Choline 25.8mg Khorasan wheat
Saturated Fat 0.196g 0.294g Khorasan wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.213g 0.258g Semolina
Polyunsaturated fat 0.621g 0.322g Khorasan wheat
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.103mg Khorasan wheat
Threonine 0.442mg 0.271mg Khorasan wheat
Isoleucine 0.566mg 0.339mg Khorasan wheat
Leucine 1.112mg 0.656mg Khorasan wheat
Lysine 0.416mg 0.215mg Khorasan wheat
Methionine 0.251mg 0.183mg Khorasan wheat
Phenylalanine 0.772mg 0.398mg Khorasan wheat
Valine 0.687mg 0.47mg Khorasan wheat
Histidine 0.379mg 0.185mg Khorasan wheat
Fructose 0.11g 0.02g Khorasan wheat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g Khorasan wheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Khorasan wheat 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
35%
Khorasan wheat
24%
Semolina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
Khorasan wheat
52%
Semolina

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.098g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat 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. Khorasan wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169743/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.

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