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Amaranth grain vs. Bulgur — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Amaranth grain and Bulgur

  • Amaranth grain has more Phosphorus, Iron, Manganese, Selenium, Copper, and Magnesium, however, Bulgur is higher in Fiber.
  • Amaranth grain covers your daily Phosphorus needs 15% more than Bulgur.
  • Bulgur contains 9 times less Selenium than Amaranth grain. Amaranth grain contains 5.5µg of Selenium, while Bulgur contains 0.6µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Amaranth grain, cooked 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 +370%
Contains more Iron +118.8%
Contains more Magnesium +103.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +270%
Contains more Potassium +98.5%
Contains more Zinc +50.9%
Contains more Copper +98.7%
Contains more Manganese +40.2%
Contains more Selenium +816.7%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 36% 23% 18% 6% 1% 16% 25% 80% 4%
Contains more Calcium +370%
Contains more Iron +118.8%
Contains more Magnesium +103.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +270%
Contains more Potassium +98.5%
Contains more Zinc +50.9%
Contains more Copper +98.7%
Contains more Manganese +40.2%
Contains more Selenium +816.7%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%

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 E +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.1%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +325.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 4% 6% 5% 0% 27% 17% 0% 0%
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 E +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.1%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +325.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +23.4%
Contains more Fats +558.3%
Contains more Other +126.5%
Equal in Carbs - 18.58
Equal in Water - 77.76
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 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 Protein +23.4%
Contains more Fats +558.3%
Contains more Other +126.5%
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.
Amaranth grain Bulgur
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth grain Bulgur Opinion
Net carbs 16.59g 14.08g Amaranth grain
Protein 3.8g 3.08g Amaranth grain
Fats 1.58g 0.24g Amaranth grain
Carbs 18.69g 18.58g Amaranth grain
Calories 102kcal 83kcal Amaranth grain
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Sugar 0.1g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g 4.5g Bulgur
Calcium 47mg 10mg Amaranth grain
Iron 2.1mg 0.96mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 65mg 32mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 148mg 40mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 135mg 68mg Amaranth grain
Sodium 6mg 5mg Bulgur
Zinc 0.86mg 0.57mg Amaranth grain
Copper 0.149mg 0.075mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.854mg 0.609mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 5.5µg 0.6µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin A 2IU Bulgur
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.01mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.057mg Bulgur
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.028mg Bulgur
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 1mg Bulgur
Vitamin B5 0.344mg Bulgur
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.083mg Amaranth grain
Folate 22µg 18µg Amaranth grain
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 Amaranth grain
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
Amaranth grain 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
5%
Amaranth grain
8%
Bulgur
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
21%
Bulgur

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur
Bulgur contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bulgur
Bulgur is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Bulgur
Bulgur is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bulgur
Bulgur is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is relatively richer in minerals

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. Amaranth grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/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.