Beetroot vs. Bulgur dry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between beetroot and bulgur dry
- Beetroot has more folate; however, bulgur dry is richer in manganese, fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B3, copper, vitamin B6, iron, and vitamin B5.
- Bulgur dry's daily need coverage for manganese is 118% more.
- Beetroot contains 4 times more folate than bulgur dry. Beetroot contains 109µg of folate, while bulgur dry contains 27µg.
- Beetroot has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of beetroot is 64, while the glycemic index of bulgur dry is 47.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Beets, raw and Bulgur, dry.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +613% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +118.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +207.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +346.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +451.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +650% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +826.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +228.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +303.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +648.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +187.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1431.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +574.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +410.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +850% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +368.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.61 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
9.56 g
Water:
87.58 g
Other:
1.08 g
Protein:
12.29 g
Fats:
1.33 g
Carbs:
75.87 g
Water:
9 g
Other:
1.51 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +873.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +663.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +682.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +693.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +39.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.06 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.232 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.541 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +440.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +801.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.329mg | 3.048mg | 118% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 12.5g | 39% |
| Phosphorus | 40mg | 300mg | 37% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 164mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.334mg | 5.114mg | 30% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.335mg | 29% |
| Carbs | 9.56g | 75.87g | 22% |
| Folate | 109µg | 27µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.342mg | 21% |
| Protein | 1.61g | 12.29g | 21% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 2.46mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 1.045mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.232mg | 17% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 342kcal | 15% |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 1.93mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.115mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4.9mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Choline | 6mg | 28.1mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0.541g | 3% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 410mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 17mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 2.3µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 35mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 1.33g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 1.9µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0.232g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.76g | 63.37g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.76g | 0.41g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.173g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.047mg | 0.354mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.048mg | 0.455mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0.83mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.058mg | 0.339mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.046mg | 0.58mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0.554mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.021mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
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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
12%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
96%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur dry is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur dry contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bulgur dry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bulgur dry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bulgur dry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beetroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.205g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beetroot is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)