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Barley, pearled, raw vs. Bulgur dry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Barley, pearled, raw and Bulgur dry?

  • Barley, pearled, raw is higher in Selenium, Fiber, and Copper, yet Bulgur dry is higher in Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Bulgur dry's daily need coverage for Manganese is 75% more.
  • Barley, pearled, raw has 16 times more Selenium than Bulgur dry. While Barley, pearled, raw has 37.7µg of Selenium, Bulgur dry has only 2.3µg.

We used Barley, pearled, raw and Bulgur, dry types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 56% 8.7% 25% 94% 140% 58% 95% 1.2% 172% 206%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 117% 11% 36% 92% 112% 53% 129% 2.2% 398% 13%
Contains more CopperCopper +25.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1539.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +107.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +130.6%
~equal in Iron ~2.46mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.93mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1.3% 0.4% 0% 48% 26% 86% 17% 60% 0% 5.5% 17% 21%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.54% 1.2% 0% 58% 27% 96% 63% 79% 0% 4.8% 20% 15%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +15.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +270.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +17.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.115mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 78% 10%
Protein: 9.91 g
Fats: 1.16 g
Carbs: 77.72 g
Water: 10.09 g
Other: 1.12 g
12% 76% 9%
Protein: 12.29 g
Fats: 1.33 g
Carbs: 75.87 g
Water: 9 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more WaterWater +12.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +24%
Contains more FatsFats +14.7%
Contains more OtherOther +34.8%
~equal in Carbs ~75.87g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.56 g
25% 18% 57%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.232 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.541 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +16.1%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.232g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.541g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley, pearled, raw Bulgur dry Opinion
Calories 352kcal 342kcal Barley, pearled, raw
Protein 9.91g 12.29g Bulgur dry
Fats 1.16g 1.33g Bulgur dry
Net carbs 62.12g 63.37g Bulgur dry
Carbs 77.72g 75.87g Barley, pearled, raw
Magnesium 79mg 164mg Bulgur dry
Calcium 29mg 35mg Bulgur dry
Potassium 280mg 410mg Bulgur dry
Iron 2.5mg 2.46mg Barley, pearled, raw
Sugar 0.8g 0.41g Bulgur dry
Fiber 15.6g 12.5g Barley, pearled, raw
Copper 0.42mg 0.335mg Barley, pearled, raw
Zinc 2.13mg 1.93mg Barley, pearled, raw
Phosphorus 221mg 300mg Bulgur dry
Sodium 9mg 17mg Barley, pearled, raw
Vitamin A 22IU 9IU Barley, pearled, raw
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Barley, pearled, raw
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.06mg Bulgur dry
Manganese 1.322mg 3.048mg Bulgur dry
Selenium 37.7µg 2.3µg Barley, pearled, raw
Vitamin B1 0.191mg 0.232mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.115mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B3 4.604mg 5.114mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B5 0.282mg 1.045mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.342mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin K 2.2µg 1.9µg Barley, pearled, raw
Folate 23µg 27µg Bulgur dry
Choline 37.8mg 28.1mg Barley, pearled, raw
Saturated Fat 0.244g 0.232g Bulgur dry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.149g 0.173g Bulgur dry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.56g 0.541g Barley, pearled, raw
Tryptophan 0.165mg 0.19mg Bulgur dry
Threonine 0.337mg 0.354mg Bulgur dry
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.455mg Bulgur dry
Leucine 0.673mg 0.83mg Bulgur dry
Lysine 0.369mg 0.339mg Barley, pearled, raw
Methionine 0.19mg 0.19mg
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.58mg Bulgur dry
Valine 0.486mg 0.554mg Bulgur dry
Histidine 0.223mg 0.285mg Bulgur dry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barley, pearled, raw Bulgur dry
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
22%
Barley, pearled, raw
28%
Bulgur dry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
86%
Barley, pearled, raw
96%
Bulgur dry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.39g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley, pearled, raw
Barley, pearled, raw contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley, pearled, raw
Barley, pearled, raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley, pearled, raw
Barley, pearled, raw is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Barley, pearled, raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170284/nutrients
  2. Bulgur dry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170688/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.