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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 from 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.
Contains more Iron +153.6%
Contains more Magnesium +49.1%
Contains less Sodium -89.1%
Contains more Manganese +145.2%
Contains more Calcium +122.9%
Contains more Zinc +104.1%
Contains more Copper +131%
Contains more Selenium +104.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 308
Equal in Potassium - 407
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 24% 37% 79% 132% 36% 21% 108% 258% 163% 26%
Contains more Iron +153.6%
Contains more Magnesium +49.1%
Contains less Sodium -89.1%
Contains more Manganese +145.2%
Contains more Calcium +122.9%
Contains more Zinc +104.1%
Contains more Copper +131%
Contains more Selenium +104.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 308
Equal in Potassium - 407

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +132%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +6733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44636.8%
Contains more Folate +177.8%
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 0% 82% 0% 0% 25% 33% 149% 50% 35308% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +132%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +6733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44636.8%
Contains more Folate +177.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +60.1%
Contains more Water +462.5%
Contains more Protein +26.1%
Contains more Fats +2433.8%
Contains more Other +19.2%
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 Carbs +60.1%
Contains more Water +462.5%
Contains more Protein +26.1%
Contains more Fats +2433.8%
Contains more Other +19.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9565.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1868.6%
25% 18% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.232 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.541 g
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9565.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Opinion
Net carbs 63.37g 43.3g Bulgur dry
Protein 12.29g 15.5g Candy bar
Fats 1.33g 33.7g Candy bar
Carbs 75.87g 47.4g Bulgur dry
Calories 342kcal 522kcal Candy bar
Sugar 0.41g 42.22g Bulgur dry
Fiber 12.5g 4.1g Bulgur dry
Calcium 35mg 78mg Candy bar
Iron 2.46mg 0.97mg Bulgur dry
Magnesium 164mg 110mg Bulgur dry
Phosphorus 300mg 308mg Candy bar
Potassium 410mg 407mg Bulgur dry
Sodium 17mg 156mg Bulgur dry
Zinc 1.93mg 3.94mg Candy bar
Copper 0.335mg 0.774mg Candy bar
Manganese 3.048mg 1.243mg Bulgur dry
Selenium 2.3µg 4.7µg Candy bar
Vitamin A 9IU 0IU Bulgur dry
Vitamin E 0.06mg 4.1mg Candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.1mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.14mg Candy bar
Vitamin B3 5.114mg 7.922mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 1.045mg 0.83mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B6 0.342mg 153mg Candy bar
Folate 27µg 75µg Candy bar
Vitamin K 1.9µg 0µg Bulgur dry
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.149mg Bulgur dry
Threonine 0.354mg 0.52mg Candy bar
Isoleucine 0.455mg 0.534mg Candy bar
Leucine 0.83mg 0.986mg Candy bar
Lysine 0.339mg 0.545mg Candy bar
Methionine 0.19mg 0.185mg Bulgur dry
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0.787mg Candy bar
Valine 0.554mg 0.638mg Candy bar
Histidine 0.285mg 0.385mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 0.232g 4.678g Bulgur dry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.173g 16.721g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.541g 10.65g Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bulgur dry Candy bar
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
2975%
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.