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Bulgur dry vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Bulgur dry and Basil?

  • Bulgur dry is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1, yet Basil is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C.
  • Basil's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 344% higher.
  • Bulgur dry has 8 times more Fiber than Basil. Bulgur dry has 12.5g of Fiber, while Basil has 1.6g.

We used Bulgur, dry and Basil, fresh 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.
Contains more Magnesium +156.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +435.7%
Contains more Potassium +39%
Contains more Zinc +138.3%
Contains more Manganese +165.5%
Contains more Selenium +666.7%
Contains more Calcium +405.7%
Contains more Iron +28.9%
Contains less Sodium -76.5%
Contains more Copper +14.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 93% 118% 129% 37% 3% 53% 112% 398% 13%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 119% 46% 24% 27% 1% 23% 129% 150% 2%
Contains more Magnesium +156.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +435.7%
Contains more Potassium +39%
Contains more Zinc +138.3%
Contains more Manganese +165.5%
Contains more Selenium +666.7%
Contains more Calcium +405.7%
Contains more Iron +28.9%
Contains less Sodium -76.5%
Contains more Copper +14.9%

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.
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Basil
Contains more Vitamin B1 +582.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +467%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +58511.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +151.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +21731.6%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 317% 16% 0% 60% 9% 18% 17% 13% 36% 51% 0% 1037%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +582.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +467%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +58511.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +151.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +21731.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +290.2%
Contains more Fats +107.8%
Contains more Carbs +2763%
Contains more Water +922.9%
Equal in Other - 1.5
12% 76% 9%
Protein: 12.29 g
Fats: 1.33 g
Carbs: 75.87 g
Water: 9 g
Other: 1.51 g
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Protein +290.2%
Contains more Fats +107.8%
Contains more Carbs +2763%
Contains more Water +922.9%
Equal in Other - 1.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +96.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.3%
25% 18% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.232 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.541 g
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +96.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.3%

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 Basil
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bulgur dry Basil Opinion
Net carbs 63.37g 1.05g Bulgur dry
Protein 12.29g 3.15g Bulgur dry
Fats 1.33g 0.64g Bulgur dry
Carbs 75.87g 2.65g Bulgur dry
Calories 342kcal 23kcal Bulgur dry
Fructose 0.02g Basil
Sugar 0.41g 0.3g Basil
Fiber 12.5g 1.6g Bulgur dry
Calcium 35mg 177mg Basil
Iron 2.46mg 3.17mg Basil
Magnesium 164mg 64mg Bulgur dry
Phosphorus 300mg 56mg Bulgur dry
Potassium 410mg 295mg Bulgur dry
Sodium 17mg 4mg Basil
Zinc 1.93mg 0.81mg Bulgur dry
Copper 0.335mg 0.385mg Basil
Manganese 3.048mg 1.148mg Bulgur dry
Selenium 2.3µg 0.3µg Bulgur dry
Vitamin A 9IU 5275IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 264µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.8mg Basil
Vitamin C 0mg 18mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.034mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.076mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B3 5.114mg 0.902mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B5 1.045mg 0.209mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B6 0.342mg 0.155mg Bulgur dry
Folate 27µg 68µg Basil
Vitamin K 1.9µg 414.8µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.039mg Bulgur dry
Threonine 0.354mg 0.104mg Bulgur dry
Isoleucine 0.455mg 0.104mg Bulgur dry
Leucine 0.83mg 0.191mg Bulgur dry
Lysine 0.339mg 0.11mg Bulgur dry
Methionine 0.19mg 0.036mg Bulgur dry
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0.13mg Bulgur dry
Valine 0.554mg 0.127mg Bulgur dry
Histidine 0.285mg 0.051mg Bulgur dry
Saturated Fat 0.232g 0.041g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.173g 0.088g Bulgur dry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.541g 0.389g Bulgur dry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bulgur dry Basil
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
131%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Bulgur dry
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.191g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/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.