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Watercress vs. Bulgur — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Watercress and Bulgur

  • Watercress has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin E , however, Bulgur has more Fiber, Manganese, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Watercress is 208% higher.

Food types used in this article are Watercress, raw and Bulgur, 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.
Contains more Calcium +1100%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +385.3%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Iron +380%
Contains more Magnesium +52.4%
Contains less Sodium -87.8%
Contains more Zinc +418.2%
Contains more Manganese +149.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.075
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 8% 15% 26% 30% 6% 3% 26% 32% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 36% 23% 18% 6% 1% 16% 25% 80% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1100%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +385.3%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Iron +380%
Contains more Magnesium +52.4%
Contains less Sodium -87.8%
Contains more Zinc +418.2%
Contains more Manganese +149.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.075

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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Bulgur
Contains more Vitamin A +159450%
Contains more Vitamin E +9900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +49900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11%
Contains more Folate +100%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 192% 20% 0% 144% 23% 28% 4% 19% 30% 7% 0% 625%
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 +159450%
Contains more Vitamin E +9900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +49900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11%
Contains more Folate +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +22.3%
Contains more Other +252.9%
Contains more Protein +33.9%
Contains more Fats +140%
Contains more Carbs +1340.3%
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
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 Water +22.3%
Contains more Other +252.9%
Contains more Protein +33.9%
Contains more Fats +140%
Contains more Carbs +1340.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +287.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +180%
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
25% 18% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.098 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +287.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +180%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watercress Bulgur Opinion
Net carbs 0.79g 14.08g Bulgur
Protein 2.3g 3.08g Bulgur
Fats 0.1g 0.24g Bulgur
Carbs 1.29g 18.58g Bulgur
Calories 11kcal 83kcal Bulgur
Sugar 0.2g 0.1g Bulgur
Fiber 0.5g 4.5g Bulgur
Calcium 120mg 10mg Watercress
Iron 0.2mg 0.96mg Bulgur
Magnesium 21mg 32mg Bulgur
Phosphorus 60mg 40mg Watercress
Potassium 330mg 68mg Watercress
Sodium 41mg 5mg Bulgur
Zinc 0.11mg 0.57mg Bulgur
Copper 0.077mg 0.075mg Watercress
Manganese 0.244mg 0.609mg Bulgur
Selenium 0.9µg 0.6µg Watercress
Vitamin A 3191IU 2IU Watercress
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 0µg Watercress
Vitamin E 1mg 0.01mg Watercress
Vitamin C 43mg 0mg Watercress
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.057mg Watercress
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.028mg Watercress
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1mg Bulgur
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.344mg Bulgur
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.083mg Watercress
Folate 9µg 18µg Bulgur
Vitamin K 250µg 0.5µg Watercress
Tryptophan 0.03mg 0.048mg Bulgur
Threonine 0.133mg 0.089mg Watercress
Isoleucine 0.093mg 0.114mg Bulgur
Leucine 0.166mg 0.208mg Bulgur
Lysine 0.134mg 0.085mg Watercress
Methionine 0.02mg 0.048mg Bulgur
Phenylalanine 0.114mg 0.145mg Bulgur
Valine 0.137mg 0.139mg Bulgur
Histidine 0.04mg 0.071mg Bulgur
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.042g Watercress
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.031g Bulgur
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 0.098g Bulgur

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Watercress 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
91%
Watercress
8%
Bulgur
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Watercress
21%
Bulgur

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watercress
Watercress is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur
Bulgur is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur
Bulgur contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
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. Watercress - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170068/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.