Bulgur dry vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between bulgur dry and amaranth
- Amaranth contains less manganese, fiber, vitamin B3, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, zinc, and potassium than bulgur dry.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for bulgur dry is 95% higher.
- Amaranth has 22 times less vitamin B3 than bulgur dry. Bulgur dry has 5.114mg of vitamin B3, while amaranth has 0.235mg.
- Amaranth has a higher glycemic index than bulgur dry.
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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +152.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +203.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +124.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +124.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +102.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +256.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +34.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -64.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1446.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +422.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2076.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +202.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +22.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +216.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.29 g
Fats:
1.33 g
Carbs:
75.87 g
Water:
9 g
Other:
1.51 g
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
1.58 g
Carbs:
18.69 g
Water:
75.16 g
Other:
0.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +223.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +305.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +96.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +18.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 3.048mg | 0.854mg | 95% |
| Fiber | 12.5g | 2.1g | 42% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.114mg | 0.235mg | 30% |
| Magnesium | 164mg | 65mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 300mg | 148mg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.335mg | 0.149mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.045mg | 21% | |
| Carbs | 75.87g | 18.69g | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.232mg | 0.015mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.342mg | 0.113mg | 18% |
| Protein | 12.29g | 3.8g | 17% |
| Calories | 342kcal | 102kcal | 12% |
| Zinc | 1.93mg | 0.86mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 410mg | 135mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 0.022mg | 7% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 5.5µg | 6% |
| Choline | 28.1mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.46mg | 2.1mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.541g | 4% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.232g | 1% | |
| Folate | 27µg | 22µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 47mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.33g | 1.58g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 63.37g | 16.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.41g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 17mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.173g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.19mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.354mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.455mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.83mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.339mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.19mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.58mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.554mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.285mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
28%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bulgur dry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Bulgur dry is cheaper (difference - $1)
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 Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.232g)