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Bulgur dry vs Broad bean - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Bulgur dry and Broad bean

  • Bulgur dry has more Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5, however Broad bean is higher in Vitamin K, Folate, and Vitamin B2.
  • Bulgur dry covers your daily Manganese needs 104% more than Broad bean.
  • Broad bean contains 5 times less Magnesium than Bulgur dry. Bulgur dry contains 164mg of Magnesium, while Broad bean contains 33mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Bulgur, dry and Beans, fava, in pod, raw.

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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
Contains more Iron +58.7%
Contains more Magnesium +397%
Contains more Phosphorus +132.6%
Contains more Potassium +23.5%
Contains less Sodium -32%
Contains more Zinc +93%
Contains more Copper +20%
Equal in Calcium - 37
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper 11% 93% 118% 129% 37% 3% 53% 112%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper 12% 59% 24% 56% 30% 4% 28% 134%
Contains more Iron +58.7%
Contains more Magnesium +397%
Contains more Phosphorus +132.6%
Contains more Potassium +23.5%
Contains less Sodium -32%
Contains more Zinc +93%
Contains more Copper +20%
Equal in Calcium - 37

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +127.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +364.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +228.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +3600%
Contains more Vitamin E +1833.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +152.2%
Contains more Folate +448.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +2052.6%
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 20% 24% 0% 13% 34% 67% 43% 14% 24% 111% 0% 103%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +127.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +364.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +228.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +3600%
Contains more Vitamin E +1833.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +152.2%
Contains more Folate +448.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +2052.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +55.2%
Contains more Fats +82.2%
Contains more Carbs +330.3%
Contains more Other +34.8%
Contains more Water +706.7%
12% 76% 9%
Protein: 12.29 g
Fats: 1.33 g
Carbs: 75.87 g
Water: 9 g
Other: 1.51 g
8% 18% 73%
Protein: 7.92 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 17.63 g
Water: 72.6 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more Protein +55.2%
Contains more Fats +82.2%
Contains more Carbs +330.3%
Contains more Other +34.8%
Contains more Water +706.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.1%
25% 18% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.232 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.541 g
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.104 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.342 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
Bulgur dry Broad bean
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in glycemic index ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bulgur dry Broad bean Opinion
Net carbs 63.37g 10.13g Bulgur dry
Protein 12.29g 7.92g Bulgur dry
Fats 1.33g 0.73g Bulgur dry
Carbs 75.87g 17.63g Bulgur dry
Calories 342kcal 88kcal Bulgur dry
Sugar 0.41g 9.21g Bulgur dry
Fiber 12.5g 7.5g Bulgur dry
Calcium 35mg 37mg Broad bean
Iron 2.46mg 1.55mg Bulgur dry
Magnesium 164mg 33mg Bulgur dry
Phosphorus 300mg 129mg Bulgur dry
Potassium 410mg 332mg Bulgur dry
Sodium 17mg 25mg Bulgur dry
Zinc 1.93mg 1mg Bulgur dry
Copper 0.335mg 0.402mg Broad bean
Vitamin A 9IU 333IU Broad bean
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 17µg Broad bean
Vitamin E 0.06mg 1.16mg Broad bean
Vitamin C 0mg 3.7mg Broad bean
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.133mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.29mg Broad bean
Vitamin B3 5.114mg 2.249mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B5 1.045mg 0.225mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B6 0.342mg 0.104mg Bulgur dry
Folate 27µg 148µg Broad bean
Vitamin K 1.9µg 40.9µg Broad bean
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 0.118g Broad bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.173g 0.104g Bulgur dry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.541g 0.342g Bulgur dry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bulgur dry Broad bean
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 show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Bulgur dry
37%
Broad bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Bulgur dry
43%
Broad bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broad bean
Broad bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.114g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broad bean
Broad bean is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Bulgur dry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170688/nutrients
  2. Broad bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168574/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.