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Bulgur vs. Noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Bulgur and Noodles

  • Bulgur has more Fiber, and Manganese, while Noodles has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Noodles covers your daily need of Selenium 42% more than Bulgur.
  • Bulgur contains 4 times more Fiber than Noodles. While Bulgur contains 4.5g of Fiber, Noodles contains only 1.2g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bulgur, cooked and Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked.

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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.
Bulgur
3
:
Contains more Magnesium +52.4%
Contains more Potassium +78.9%
Contains more Manganese +93.3%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +53.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +90%
Contains more Zinc +14%
Contains more Copper +30.7%
Contains more Selenium +3883.3%
Equal in Sodium - 5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 36% 23% 18% 6% 1% 16% 25% 80% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 56% 15% 33% 4% 1% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Contains more Magnesium +52.4%
Contains more Potassium +78.9%
Contains more Manganese +93.3%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +53.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +90%
Contains more Zinc +14%
Contains more Copper +30.7%
Contains more Selenium +3883.3%
Equal in Sodium - 5

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.
Bulgur
3
:
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +950%
Contains more Vitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +407%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.7%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 15% 7% 19% 21% 20% 14% 0% 2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 4% 3% 0% 73% 32% 39% 16% 11% 63% 12% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +950%
Contains more Vitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +407%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.7%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bulgur
1
:
Contains more Water +14.8%
Contains more Protein +47.4%
Contains more Fats +762.5%
Contains more Carbs +35.4%
Contains more Other +47.1%
3% 19% 78%
Protein: 3.08 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 18.58 g
Water: 77.76 g
Other: 0.34 g
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more Water +14.8%
Contains more Protein +47.4%
Contains more Fats +762.5%
Contains more Carbs +35.4%
Contains more Other +47.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bulgur
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -90%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1774.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +463.3%
25% 18% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.098 g
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1774.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +463.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bulgur Noodles Opinion
Net carbs 14.08g 23.96g Noodles
Protein 3.08g 4.54g Noodles
Fats 0.24g 2.07g Noodles
Carbs 18.58g 25.16g Noodles
Calories 83kcal 138kcal Noodles
Sugar 0.1g 0.4g Bulgur
Fiber 4.5g 1.2g Bulgur
Calcium 10mg 12mg Noodles
Iron 0.96mg 1.47mg Noodles
Magnesium 32mg 21mg Bulgur
Phosphorus 40mg 76mg Noodles
Potassium 68mg 38mg Bulgur
Sodium 5mg 5mg
Zinc 0.57mg 0.65mg Noodles
Copper 0.075mg 0.098mg Noodles
Manganese 0.609mg 0.315mg Bulgur
Selenium 0.6µg 23.9µg Noodles
Vitamin A 2IU 21IU Noodles
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Noodles
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.17mg Noodles
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Noodles
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Noodles
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.289mg Noodles
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.136mg Noodles
Vitamin B3 1mg 2.077mg Noodles
Vitamin B5 0.344mg 0.263mg Bulgur
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.046mg Bulgur
Folate 18µg 84µg Noodles
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Noodles
Vitamin K 0.5µg 0µg Bulgur
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.043mg Bulgur
Threonine 0.089mg 0.138mg Noodles
Isoleucine 0.114mg 0.19mg Noodles
Leucine 0.208mg 0.365mg Noodles
Lysine 0.085mg 0.137mg Noodles
Methionine 0.048mg 0.086mg Noodles
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 0.24mg Noodles
Valine 0.139mg 0.22mg Noodles
Histidine 0.071mg 0.121mg Noodles
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Bulgur
Trans Fat 0.029g Bulgur
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0.419g Bulgur
Monounsaturated Fat 0.031g 0.581g Noodles
Polyunsaturated fat 0.098g 0.552g Noodles

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bulgur Noodles
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
8%
Bulgur
21%
Noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Bulgur
33%
Noodles

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Noodles
Noodles is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Noodles
Noodles is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur
Bulgur is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bulgur
Bulgur is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bulgur
Bulgur is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.377g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bulgur
Bulgur is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (5 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Bulgur - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170287/nutrients
  2. Noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169732/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.