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Bulgur dry vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Bulgur dry and Amaranth grain

  • Amaranth grain contains less Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Potassium than Bulgur dry.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Bulgur dry is 95% higher.
  • Amaranth grain has 22 times less Vitamin B3 than Bulgur dry. Bulgur dry has 5.114mg of Vitamin B3, while Amaranth grain has 0.235mg.

Food types used in this article are Bulgur, dry and Amaranth grain, 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.
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry
7
:
3
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
Contains more Iron +17.1%
Contains more Magnesium +152.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.7%
Contains more Potassium +203.7%
Contains more Zinc +124.4%
Contains more Copper +124.8%
Contains more Manganese +256.9%
Contains more Calcium +34.3%
Contains less Sodium -64.7%
Contains more Selenium +139.1%
Bulgur dry
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 93% 118% 129% 37% 3% 53% 112% 398% 13%
Amaranth grain
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Contains more Iron +17.1%
Contains more Magnesium +152.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.7%
Contains more Potassium +203.7%
Contains more Zinc +124.4%
Contains more Copper +124.8%
Contains more Manganese +256.9%
Contains more Calcium +34.3%
Contains less Sodium -64.7%
Contains more Selenium +139.1%

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.
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry
11
:
1
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1446.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +422.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2076.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +202.7%
Contains more Folate +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +216.7%
Bulgur dry
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 0% 59% 27% 96% 63% 79% 21% 0% 5%
Amaranth grain
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1446.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +422.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2076.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +202.7%
Contains more Folate +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +216.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry
3
:
2
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
Contains more Protein +223.4%
Contains more Carbs +305.9%
Contains more Other +96.1%
Contains more Fats +18.8%
Contains more Water +735.1%
Bulgur dry
12% 76% 9%
Protein: 12.29 g
Fats: 1.33 g
Carbs: 75.87 g
Water: 9 g
Other: 1.51 g
Amaranth grain
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Protein +223.4%
Contains more Carbs +305.9%
Contains more Other +96.1%
Contains more Fats +18.8%
Contains more Water +735.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bulgur dry Amaranth grain Opinion
Net carbs 63.37g 16.59g Bulgur dry
Protein 12.29g 3.8g Bulgur dry
Fats 1.33g 1.58g Amaranth grain
Carbs 75.87g 18.69g Bulgur dry
Calories 342kcal 102kcal Bulgur dry
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Sugar 0.41g Amaranth grain
Fiber 12.5g 2.1g Bulgur dry
Calcium 35mg 47mg Amaranth grain
Iron 2.46mg 2.1mg Bulgur dry
Magnesium 164mg 65mg Bulgur dry
Phosphorus 300mg 148mg Bulgur dry
Potassium 410mg 135mg Bulgur dry
Sodium 17mg 6mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 1.93mg 0.86mg Bulgur dry
Copper 0.335mg 0.149mg Bulgur dry
Manganese 3.048mg 0.854mg Bulgur dry
Selenium 2.3µg 5.5µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin A 9IU Bulgur dry
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.19mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.015mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.022mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B3 5.114mg 0.235mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B5 1.045mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B6 0.342mg 0.113mg Bulgur dry
Folate 27µg 22µg Bulgur dry
Vitamin K 1.9µg Bulgur dry
Tryptophan 0.19mg Bulgur dry
Threonine 0.354mg Bulgur dry
Isoleucine 0.455mg Bulgur dry
Leucine 0.83mg Bulgur dry
Lysine 0.339mg Bulgur dry
Methionine 0.19mg Bulgur dry
Phenylalanine 0.58mg Bulgur dry
Valine 0.554mg Bulgur dry
Histidine 0.285mg Bulgur dry
Saturated Fat 0.232g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.173g Bulgur dry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.541g Bulgur dry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bulgur dry Amaranth grain
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
29%
Bulgur dry
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Bulgur dry
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
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 - 0.232g)

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. Bulgur dry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170688/nutrients
  2. Amaranth grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/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.