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Buckwheat flour, whole-groat vs. Bulgur dry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between buckwheat flour, whole-groat and bulgur dry

  • Buckwheat flour, whole-groat has more magnesium, iron, copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, zinc, and folate, while bulgur dry has more manganese, vitamin B5, and fiber.
  • Bulgur dry covers your daily need for manganese, 44% more than buckwheat flour, whole-groat.
  • Buckwheat flour, whole-groat contains 2 times more folate than bulgur dry. While buckwheat flour, whole-groat contains 54µg of folate, bulgur dry contains only 27µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Buckwheat flour, whole-groat 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 179% 12% 51% 152% 172% 85% 144% 1.4% 265% 31%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +53%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +17.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.7%
Contains more IronIron +65%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +61.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +147.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50.1%

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% 0% 6.4% 0% 104% 44% 115% 26% 134% 0% 18% 41% 30%
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% 1.2% 0% 58% 27% 96% 63% 79% 0% 4.8% 20% 15%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +79.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +268.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +137.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 3% 71% 11% 3%
Protein: 12.62 g
Fats: 3.1 g
Carbs: 70.59 g
Water: 11.15 g
Other: 2.54 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 FatsFats +133.1%
Contains more WaterWater +23.9%
Contains more OtherOther +68.2%
~equal in Protein ~12.29g
~equal in Carbs ~75.87g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 37% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.677 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.949 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.949 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 +448.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +75.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Buckwheat flour, whole-groat Bulgur dry
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buckwheat flour, whole-groat Bulgur dry DV% diff.
Manganese 2.03mg 3.048mg 44%
Magnesium 251mg 164mg 21%
Copper 0.515mg 0.335mg 20%
Iron 4.06mg 2.46mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.582mg 0.342mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.417mg 0.232mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 1.045mg 12%
Zinc 3.12mg 1.93mg 11%
Fiber 10g 12.5g 10%
Folate 54µg 27µg 7%
Vitamin B3 6.15mg 5.114mg 6%
Selenium 5.7µg 2.3µg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.115mg 6%
Potassium 577mg 410mg 5%
Choline 54.2mg 28.1mg 5%
Phosphorus 337mg 300mg 5%
Vitamin K 7µg 1.9µg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.949g 0.541g 3%
Fats 3.1g 1.33g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.949g 0.173g 2%
Saturated fat 0.677g 0.232g 2%
Vitamin E 0.32mg 0.06mg 2%
Carbs 70.59g 75.87g 2%
Calcium 41mg 35mg 1%
Protein 12.62g 12.29g 1%
Calories 335kcal 342kcal 0%
Net carbs 60.59g 63.37g N/A
Sugar 2.6g 0.41g N/A
Sodium 11mg 17mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0.19mg 0%
Threonine 0.482mg 0.354mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.474mg 0.455mg 0%
Leucine 0.792mg 0.83mg 0%
Lysine 0.64mg 0.339mg 0%
Methionine 0.164mg 0.19mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.495mg 0.58mg 0%
Valine 0.646mg 0.554mg 0%
Histidine 0.294mg 0.285mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Buckwheat flour, whole-groat 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
40%
Buckwheat flour, whole-groat
28%
Bulgur dry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
109%
Buckwheat flour, whole-groat
96%
Bulgur dry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.19g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.445g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat flour, whole-groat
Buckwheat flour, whole-groat contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Buckwheat flour, whole-groat
Buckwheat flour, whole-groat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Buckwheat flour, whole-groat
Buckwheat flour, whole-groat is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Buckwheat flour, whole-groat
Buckwheat flour, whole-groat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Buckwheat flour, whole-groat
Buckwheat flour, whole-groat is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Buckwheat flour, whole-groat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170687/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.