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Fireweed vs. Bulgur — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fireweed and Bulgur different?

  • Fireweed is higher than Bulgur in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Magnesium, Copper, Fiber, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Fireweed covers your daily need of Manganese 265% more than Bulgur.

Fireweed, leaves, raw and Bulgur, cooked 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.
Fireweed
Fireweed
9
:
1
Bulgur
Bulgur
Contains more Calcium +4190%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Magnesium +387.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +170%
Contains more Potassium +626.5%
Contains more Zinc +366.7%
Contains more Copper +326.7%
Contains more Manganese +1000.8%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains less Sodium -85.3%
Fireweed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Bulgur
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 36% 23% 18% 6% 1% 16% 25% 80% 4%
Contains more Calcium +4190%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Magnesium +387.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +170%
Contains more Potassium +626.5%
Contains more Zinc +366.7%
Contains more Copper +326.7%
Contains more Manganese +1000.8%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains less Sodium -85.3%

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.
Fireweed
Fireweed
7
:
3
Bulgur
Bulgur
Contains more Vitamin A +179800%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +389.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +367.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +294.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +661.4%
Contains more Folate +522.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.7%
Fireweed
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 216% 0% 0% 8% 9% 32% 88% 82% 146% 85% 0% 0%
Bulgur
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +179800%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +389.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +367.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +294.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +661.4%
Contains more Folate +522.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fireweed
Fireweed
4
:
1
Bulgur
Bulgur
Contains more Protein +52.9%
Contains more Fats +1045.8%
Contains more Other +647.1%
Equal in Carbs - 18.58
Equal in Water - 77.76
Fireweed
5% 3% 19% 71% 3%
Protein: 4.71 g
Fats: 2.75 g
Carbs: 19.22 g
Water: 70.78 g
Other: 2.54 g
Bulgur
3% 19% 78%
Protein: 3.08 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 18.58 g
Water: 77.76 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more Protein +52.9%
Contains more Fats +1045.8%
Contains more Other +647.1%
Equal in Carbs - 18.58
Equal in Water - 77.76

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Bulgur Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 14.08g Bulgur
Protein 4.71g 3.08g Fireweed
Fats 2.75g 0.24g Fireweed
Carbs 19.22g 18.58g Fireweed
Calories 103kcal 83kcal Fireweed
Sugar 0.1g Fireweed
Fiber 10.6g 4.5g Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 10mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 0.96mg Fireweed
Magnesium 156mg 32mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 40mg Fireweed
Potassium 494mg 68mg Fireweed
Sodium 34mg 5mg Bulgur
Zinc 2.66mg 0.57mg Fireweed
Copper 0.32mg 0.075mg Fireweed
Manganese 6.704mg 0.609mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 0.6µg Fireweed
Vitamin A 3598IU 2IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 0µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 0.01mg Bulgur
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.057mg Bulgur
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.028mg Fireweed
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 1mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 0.344mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.083mg Fireweed
Folate 112µg 18µg Fireweed
Vitamin K 0.5µg Bulgur
Tryptophan 0.048mg Bulgur
Threonine 0.089mg Bulgur
Isoleucine 0.114mg Bulgur
Leucine 0.208mg Bulgur
Lysine 0.085mg Bulgur
Methionine 0.048mg Bulgur
Phenylalanine 0.145mg Bulgur
Valine 0.139mg Bulgur
Histidine 0.071mg Bulgur
Saturated Fat 0.042g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.031g Bulgur
Polyunsaturated fat 0.098g Bulgur

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Bulgur
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
55%
Fireweed
8%
Bulgur
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
21%
Bulgur

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur
Bulgur contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Bulgur
Bulgur is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Fireweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169399/nutrients
  2. Bulgur - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170287/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.