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Bulgur dry vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between bulgur dry and broccoli

  • Bulgur dry has more manganese, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B3, iron, and zinc; however, broccoli is richer in vitamin C and vitamin K.
  • Bulgur dry's daily need coverage for manganese is 123% more.
  • Bulgur dry contains 8 times more vitamin B3 than broccoli. Bulgur dry contains 5.114mg of vitamin B3, while broccoli contains 0.639mg.
  • Bulgur dry has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of bulgur dry is 47, while the glycemic index of broccoli is 32.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Bulgur, dry and Broccoli, 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" 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 117% 11% 36% 92% 112% 53% 129% 2.2% 398% 13%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 14% 28% 27% 16% 11% 28% 4.3% 27% 14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +681%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.7%
Contains more IronIron +237%
Contains more CopperCopper +583.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +370.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +354.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1351.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +34.3%
~equal in Selenium ~2.5µg

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% 1.2% 0% 58% 27% 96% 63% 79% 0% 4.8% 20% 15%
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 297% 10% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +226.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +700.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +95.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +50.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1200%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5247.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.117mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 76% 9%
Protein: 12.29 g
Fats: 1.33 g
Carbs: 75.87 g
Water: 9 g
Other: 1.51 g
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +335.8%
Contains more FatsFats +259.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1042.6%
Contains more OtherOther +73.6%
Contains more WaterWater +892.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 18% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.232 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.541 g
44% 13% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.038 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1472.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1323.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.2%

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 Broccoli
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bulgur dry Broccoli DV% diff.
Manganese 3.048mg 0.21mg 123%
Vitamin C 0mg 89.2mg 99%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 101.6µg 83%
Fiber 12.5g 2.6g 40%
Magnesium 164mg 21mg 34%
Phosphorus 300mg 66mg 33%
Copper 0.335mg 0.049mg 32%
Vitamin B3 5.114mg 0.639mg 28%
Carbs 75.87g 6.64g 23%
Iron 2.46mg 0.73mg 22%
Protein 12.29g 2.82g 19%
Calories 342kcal 34kcal 15%
Zinc 1.93mg 0.41mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.342mg 0.175mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.071mg 13%
Vitamin B5 1.045mg 0.573mg 9%
Folate 27µg 63µg 9%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.78mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.541g 0.038g 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 31µg 3%
Potassium 410mg 316mg 3%
Choline 28.1mg 18.7mg 2%
Sodium 17mg 33mg 1%
Fats 1.33g 0.37g 1%
Saturated fat 0.232g 0.039g 1%
Calcium 35mg 47mg 1%
Fructose 0.68g 1%
Net carbs 63.37g 4.04g N/A
Sugar 0.41g 1.7g N/A
Selenium 2.3µg 2.5µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.117mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.173g 0.011g 0%
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.033mg 0%
Threonine 0.354mg 0.088mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.455mg 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 0.83mg 0.129mg 0%
Lysine 0.339mg 0.135mg 0%
Methionine 0.19mg 0.038mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0.117mg 0%
Valine 0.554mg 0.125mg 0%
Histidine 0.285mg 0.059mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bulgur dry Broccoli
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
28%
Bulgur dry
59%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Bulgur dry
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.193g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.