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Bulgur dry vs. Cardamom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are bulgur dry and cardamom different?

  • Bulgur dry is richer in vitamin B3 and phosphorus, while cardamom is higher in manganese, iron, fiber, zinc, calcium, vitamin C, potassium, and magnesium.
  • Cardamom covers your daily need for manganese, 1085% more than bulgur dry.
  • Bulgur dry contains 5 times more vitamin B3 than cardamom. Bulgur dry contains 5.114mg of vitamin B3, while cardamom contains 1.102mg.
  • Bulgur dry has a higher glycemic index (47) than cardamom (0).

Bulgur, dry and Spices, cardamom types were 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 164% 115% 99% 524% 128% 204% 76% 2.3% 3652% 0%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +39.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +994.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +172.9%
Contains more IronIron +467.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +287%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +818.6%
~equal in Sodium ~18mg

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 70% 0% 0% 0% 50% 42% 21% 0% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +364.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
11% 7% 68% 8% 6%
Protein: 10.76 g
Fats: 6.7 g
Carbs: 68.47 g
Water: 8.28 g
Other: 5.79 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.2%
Contains more FatsFats +403.8%
Contains more OtherOther +283.4%
~equal in Carbs ~68.47g
~equal in Water ~8.28g

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
34% 44% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.68 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.43 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +402.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bulgur dry Cardamom DV% diff.
Manganese 3.048mg 28mg 1085%
Iron 2.46mg 13.97mg 144%
Fiber 12.5g 28g 62%
Zinc 1.93mg 7.47mg 50%
Calcium 35mg 383mg 35%
Vitamin B3 5.114mg 1.102mg 25%
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg 23%
Vitamin B5 1.045mg 21%
Potassium 410mg 1119mg 21%
Phosphorus 300mg 178mg 17%
Magnesium 164mg 229mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.342mg 0.23mg 9%
Fats 1.33g 6.7g 8%
Folate 27µg 7%
Choline 28.1mg 5%
Copper 0.335mg 0.383mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.182mg 5%
Selenium 2.3µg 4%
Protein 12.29g 10.76g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.198mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.232g 0.68g 2%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.173g 0.87g 2%
Calories 342kcal 311kcal 2%
Carbs 75.87g 68.47g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.541g 0.43g 1%
Net carbs 63.37g 40.47g N/A
Sugar 0.41g N/A
Sodium 17mg 18mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0%
Threonine 0.354mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.455mg 0%
Leucine 0.83mg 0%
Lysine 0.339mg 0%
Methionine 0.19mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0%
Valine 0.554mg 0%
Histidine 0.285mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bulgur dry Cardamom
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
18%
Cardamom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Bulgur dry
496%
Cardamom

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardamom
Cardamom is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.448g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cardamom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170919/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.