Bulgur dry vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between bulgur dry and cereal
- Bulgur dry has more manganese and fiber; however, cereal is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin A, zinc, and vitamin C.
- Cereal covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 505% more than bulgur dry.
- Cereal has 9 times less fiber than bulgur dry. Bulgur dry has 12.5g of fiber, while cereal has 1.4g.
- Cereal has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cereal is 69, while the glycemic index of bulgur dry is 47.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Bulgur, dry and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands).
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +763.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +250% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +290.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +144.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +289.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +285.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1284.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +293.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +173.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +362.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2610.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +3265.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +479.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1650.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.29 g
Fats:
1.33 g
Carbs:
75.87 g
Water:
9 g
Other:
1.51 g
Protein:
6.06 g
Fats:
1.08 g
Carbs:
86.85 g
Water:
3.78 g
Other:
2.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +102.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +23.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +138.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +47.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.232 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.541 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.354 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -10.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +52.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +17.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.232mg | 6.288mg | 505% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.342mg | 5.986mg | 434% |
| Iron | 2.46mg | 34.06mg | 395% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 3.87mg | 289% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.114mg | 29.62mg | 153% |
| Manganese | 3.048mg | 0.79mg | 98% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 814µg | 90% |
| Zinc | 1.93mg | 7.6mg | 52% |
| Fiber | 12.5g | 1.4g | 44% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 38.5mg | 43% |
| Magnesium | 164mg | 19mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 795mg | 34% |
| Phosphorus | 300mg | 77mg | 32% |
| Copper | 0.335mg | 0.137mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.045mg | 0.226mg | 16% |
| Protein | 12.29g | 6.06g | 12% |
| Potassium | 410mg | 105mg | 9% |
| Folate | 27µg | 7% | |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 6.3µg | 7% |
| Choline | 28.1mg | 5% | |
| Carbs | 75.87g | 86.85g | 4% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Calories | 342kcal | 378kcal | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.541g | 0.354g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.33g | 1.08g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 63.37g | 85.45g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.41g | 10.35g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.232g | 0.26g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.173g | 0.204g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.19mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.354mg | 0.241mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.455mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.83mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.339mg | 0.113mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.19mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.58mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.554mg | 0.344mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.285mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
371%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
183%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur dry is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur dry contains less Sodium (difference - 778mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bulgur dry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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