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Green bean vs. Bulgur — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Green bean and Bulgur?

  • Green bean is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B2, yet Bulgur is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B5, and Fiber.
  • Green bean's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 40% higher.

We used Beans, snap, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Bulgur, cooked 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.
Green bean
Green bean
3
:
7
Bulgur
Bulgur
Contains more Calcium +340%
Contains more Potassium +114.7%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Iron +47.7%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.9%
Contains more Zinc +128%
Contains more Copper +31.6%
Contains more Manganese +113.7%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Green bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 25% 13% 13% 13% 1% 7% 19% 38% 2%
Bulgur
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 36% 23% 18% 6% 1% 16% 25% 80% 4%
Contains more Calcium +340%
Contains more Potassium +114.7%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Iron +47.7%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.9%
Contains more Zinc +128%
Contains more Copper +31.6%
Contains more Manganese +113.7%
Contains more Selenium +200%

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.
Green bean
Green bean
7
:
3
Bulgur
Bulgur
Contains more Vitamin A +31550%
Contains more Vitamin E +4500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +246.4%
Contains more Folate +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +9480%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +364.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.2%
Green bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 10% 0% 33% 19% 23% 12% 5% 13% 25% 0% 120%
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 +31550%
Contains more Vitamin E +4500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +246.4%
Contains more Folate +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +9480%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +364.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Green bean
Green bean
3
:
2
Bulgur
Bulgur
Contains more Fats +16.7%
Contains more Water +14.7%
Contains more Other +114.7%
Contains more Protein +63%
Contains more Carbs +135.8%
Green bean
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.89 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 7.88 g
Water: 89.22 g
Other: 0.73 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 Fats +16.7%
Contains more Water +14.7%
Contains more Other +114.7%
Contains more Protein +63%
Contains more Carbs +135.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Green bean
Green bean
1
:
2
Bulgur
Bulgur
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48%
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +181.8%
Green bean
29% 5% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.145 g
Bulgur
25% 18% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.098 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48%
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +181.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Green bean Bulgur Opinion
Net carbs 4.68g 14.08g Bulgur
Protein 1.89g 3.08g Bulgur
Fats 0.28g 0.24g Green bean
Carbs 7.88g 18.58g Bulgur
Calories 35kcal 83kcal Bulgur
Sugar 3.63g 0.1g Bulgur
Fiber 3.2g 4.5g Bulgur
Calcium 44mg 10mg Green bean
Iron 0.65mg 0.96mg Bulgur
Magnesium 18mg 32mg Bulgur
Phosphorus 29mg 40mg Bulgur
Potassium 146mg 68mg Green bean
Sodium 1mg 5mg Green bean
Zinc 0.25mg 0.57mg Bulgur
Copper 0.057mg 0.075mg Bulgur
Manganese 0.285mg 0.609mg Bulgur
Selenium 0.2µg 0.6µg Bulgur
Vitamin A 633IU 2IU Green bean
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 0µg Green bean
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.01mg Green bean
Vitamin C 9.7mg 0mg Green bean
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.057mg Green bean
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.028mg Green bean
Vitamin B3 0.614mg 1mg Bulgur
Vitamin B5 0.074mg 0.344mg Bulgur
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.083mg Bulgur
Folate 33µg 18µg Green bean
Vitamin K 47.9µg 0.5µg Green bean
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.048mg Bulgur
Threonine 0.082mg 0.089mg Bulgur
Isoleucine 0.069mg 0.114mg Bulgur
Leucine 0.116mg 0.208mg Bulgur
Lysine 0.091mg 0.085mg Green bean
Methionine 0.023mg 0.048mg Bulgur
Phenylalanine 0.069mg 0.145mg Bulgur
Valine 0.093mg 0.139mg Bulgur
Histidine 0.035mg 0.071mg Bulgur
Saturated Fat 0.064g 0.042g Bulgur
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.031g Bulgur
Polyunsaturated fat 0.145g 0.098g Green bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Green bean 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
24%
Green bean
8%
Bulgur
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Green bean
21%
Bulgur

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Green bean
Green bean contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Green bean
Green bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Green bean
Green bean is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Green bean
Green bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur
Bulgur is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bulgur
Bulgur is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.022g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bulgur
Bulgur is relatively richer in minerals
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. Green bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169141/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.