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Bulgur dry vs. Carrot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between bulgur dry and carrots?

  • Bulgur dry is richer in manganese, fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5, yet carrots are richer in vitamin A.
  • Carrots' daily need coverage for vitamin A is 334% higher.
  • Bulgur dry has 21 times more manganese than carrots. Bulgur dry has 3.048mg of manganese, while carrots have 0.143mg.

We used Bulgur, dry and Carrots, raw types in this comparison.

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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%
Carrot
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 9.9% 28% 11% 15% 6.5% 15% 9% 19% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1266.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.1%
Contains more IronIron +720%
Contains more CopperCopper +644.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +704.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +757.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2031.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2200%
~equal in Calcium ~33mg

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%
Carrot
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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 20% 278% 13% 0% 17% 13% 18% 16% 32% 0% 33% 14% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +251.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +98.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +420.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +282.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +147.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +219.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1000%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +594.7%
~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
Carrot
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10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1221.5%
Contains more FatsFats +454.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +692%
Contains more OtherOther +57.3%
Contains more WaterWater +881%

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
Carrot
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22% 8% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.117 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1135.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +362.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bulgur dry Carrot DV% diff.
Manganese 3.048mg 0.143mg 126%
Vitamin A 0µg 835µg 93%
Fiber 12.5g 2.8g 39%
Phosphorus 300mg 35mg 38%
Magnesium 164mg 12mg 36%
Copper 0.335mg 0.045mg 32%
Iron 2.46mg 0.3mg 27%
Vitamin B3 5.114mg 0.983mg 26%
Protein 12.29g 0.93g 23%
Carbs 75.87g 9.58g 22%
Vitamin B6 0.342mg 0.138mg 16%
Calories 342kcal 41kcal 15%
Vitamin B5 1.045mg 0.273mg 15%
Zinc 1.93mg 0.24mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.066mg 14%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 13.2µg 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.9mg 7%
Choline 28.1mg 8.8mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.66mg 4%
Selenium 2.3µg 0.1µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.058mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.541g 0.117g 3%
Potassium 410mg 320mg 3%
Folate 27µg 19µg 2%
Sodium 17mg 69mg 2%
Fats 1.33g 0.24g 2%
Saturated fat 0.232g 0.037g 1%
Starch 1.43g 1%
Fructose 0.55g 1%
Net carbs 63.37g 6.78g N/A
Calcium 35mg 33mg 0%
Sugar 0.41g 4.74g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.173g 0.014g 0%
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.354mg 0.191mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.455mg 0.077mg 0%
Leucine 0.83mg 0.102mg 0%
Lysine 0.339mg 0.101mg 0%
Methionine 0.19mg 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0.061mg 0%
Valine 0.554mg 0.069mg 0%
Histidine 0.285mg 0.04mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bulgur dry Carrot
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
35%
Carrot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Bulgur dry
12%
Carrot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.195g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot
Carrot is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is relatively richer in minerals
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. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/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.