Bulgur vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Bulgur and Oatmeal?
- Bulgur is richer in Fiber, yet Oatmeal is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Calcium, and Folate.
- Oatmeal's daily need coverage for Iron is 63% higher.
- Bulgur has 3 times more Fiber than Oatmeal. Bulgur has 4.5g of Fiber, while Oatmeal has 1.7g.
We used Bulgur, cooked and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) types in this comparison.
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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.
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Magnesium
+23.1%
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Potassium
+11.5%
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Sodium
-89.8%
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Copper
+13.6%
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Calcium
+700%
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Iron
+520.8%
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Phosphorus
+92.5%
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Selenium
+733.3%
Equal in Zinc - 0.62
Equal in Manganese - 0.558
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Magnesium
+23.1%
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Potassium
+11.5%
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Sodium
-89.8%
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Copper
+13.6%
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Calcium
+700%
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Iron
+520.8%
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Phosphorus
+92.5%
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Selenium
+733.3%
Equal in Zinc - 0.62
Equal in Manganese - 0.558
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.
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Vitamin K
+25%
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Vitamin A
+21550%
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Vitamin E
+600%
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Vitamin B1
+356.1%
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Vitamin B2
+667.9%
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Vitamin B3
+202.5%
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Vitamin B6
+249.4%
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Folate
+144.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.317
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Vitamin K
+25%
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Vitamin A
+21550%
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Vitamin E
+600%
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Vitamin B1
+356.1%
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Vitamin B2
+667.9%
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Vitamin B3
+202.5%
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Vitamin B6
+249.4%
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Folate
+144.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.317
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+30%
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Carbs
+59.2%
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Fats
+466.7%
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Other
+67.6%
Equal in Water - 84.03
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Protein
+30%
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Carbs
+59.2%
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Fats
+466.7%
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+67.6%
Equal in Water - 84.03
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-81.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1161.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+334.7%
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Saturated Fat
-81.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1161.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+334.7%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in price | |||
Rich in vitamins | |||
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 14.08g | 9.97g | |
Protein | 3.08g | 2.37g | |
Fats | 0.24g | 1.36g | |
Carbs | 18.58g | 11.67g | |
Calories | 83kcal | 68kcal | |
Starch | 10.37g | ||
Sugar | 0.1g | 0.46g | |
Fiber | 4.5g | 1.7g | |
Calcium | 10mg | 80mg | |
Iron | 0.96mg | 5.96mg | |
Magnesium | 32mg | 26mg | |
Phosphorus | 40mg | 77mg | |
Potassium | 68mg | 61mg | |
Sodium | 5mg | 49mg | |
Zinc | 0.57mg | 0.62mg | |
Copper | 0.075mg | 0.066mg | |
Manganese | 0.609mg | 0.558mg | |
Selenium | 0.6µg | 5µg | |
Vitamin A | 2IU | 433IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 130µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.07mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.057mg | 0.26mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.028mg | 0.215mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 1mg | 3.025mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.344mg | 0.317mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.083mg | 0.29mg | |
Folate | 18µg | 44µg | |
Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 0.4µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0.04mg | |
Threonine | 0.089mg | 0.083mg | |
Isoleucine | 0.114mg | 0.105mg | |
Leucine | 0.208mg | 0.2mg | |
Lysine | 0.085mg | 0.135mg | |
Methionine | 0.048mg | 0.04mg | |
Phenylalanine | 0.145mg | 0.13mg | |
Valine | 0.139mg | 0.151mg | |
Histidine | 0.071mg | 0.057mg | |
Trans Fat | 0.003g | ||
Saturated Fat | 0.042g | 0.226g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.031g | 0.391g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.098g | 0.426g |
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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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bulgur is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.184g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bulgur is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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.