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Bulgur dry vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are bulgur dry and candy bar different?

  • Bulgur dry is higher in manganese, fiber, iron, and magnesium; however, candy bar is richer in vitamin B6, copper, vitamin E, zinc, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for candy bar is 11743% higher.
  • Bulgur dry contains 3 times more fiber than candy bar. While bulgur dry contains 12.5g of fiber, candy bar contains only 4.1g.
  • Bulgur dry has less saturated fat.

Bulgur, dry and Candies, peanut bar are the varieties used in this article.

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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 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +49.1%
Contains more IronIron +153.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +145.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +122.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +131%
Contains more ZincZinc +104.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +104.3%
~equal in Potassium ~407mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~308mg

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 0% 0% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +132%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +6733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +54.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44636.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +177.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~29.4mg

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
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +60.1%
Contains more WaterWater +462.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.1%
Contains more FatsFats +2433.8%
Contains more OtherOther +19.2%

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
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9565.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1868.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bulgur dry Candy bar DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.342mg 153mg 11743%
Manganese 3.048mg 1.243mg 78%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.541g 10.65g 67%
Fats 1.33g 33.7g 50%
Copper 0.335mg 0.774mg 49%
Monounsaturated fat 0.173g 16.721g 41%
Fiber 12.5g 4.1g 34%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 4.1mg 27%
Saturated fat 0.232g 4.678g 20%
Iron 2.46mg 0.97mg 19%
Vitamin B3 5.114mg 7.922mg 18%
Zinc 1.93mg 3.94mg 18%
Magnesium 164mg 110mg 13%
Folate 27µg 75µg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.1mg 11%
Calories 342kcal 522kcal 9%
Carbs 75.87g 47.4g 9%
Sodium 17mg 156mg 6%
Protein 12.29g 15.5g 6%
Selenium 2.3µg 4.7µg 4%
Calcium 35mg 78mg 4%
Vitamin B5 1.045mg 0.83mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.14mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 0µg 2%
Phosphorus 300mg 308mg 1%
Net carbs 63.37g 43.3g N/A
Potassium 410mg 407mg 0%
Sugar 0.41g 42.22g N/A
Choline 28.1mg 29.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.354mg 0.52mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.455mg 0.534mg 0%
Leucine 0.83mg 0.986mg 0%
Lysine 0.339mg 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0.19mg 0.185mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0.787mg 0%
Valine 0.554mg 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.285mg 0.385mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bulgur dry Candy bar
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
2748%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Bulgur dry
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry contains less Sodium (difference - 139mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.446g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 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

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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.