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Bulgur dry vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between bulgur dry and chocolate

  • Bulgur dry has more manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, and phosphorus; however, chocolate has more copper and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for chocolate is 91% higher.
  • Chocolate has 9 times less vitamin B1 than bulgur dry. Bulgur dry has 0.232mg of vitamin B1, while chocolate has 0.025mg.
  • Bulgur dry is lower in saturated fat.
  • Bulgur dry has a higher glycemic index than chocolate.

Food types used in this article are Bulgur, dry and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +114.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.3%
Contains more IronIron +226%
Contains more CopperCopper +206.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +30.4%
~equal in Zinc ~2.01mg

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% 0.67% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +828%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +605.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +251.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +714.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +326.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +151.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24%
Contains more WaterWater +827.8%
Contains more FatsFats +2251.9%
Contains more OtherOther +12.6%

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
64% 33% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5414.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +101.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bulgur dry Chocolate DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.232g 18.519g 83%
Copper 0.335mg 1.028mg 77%
Manganese 3.048mg 1.419mg 71%
Iron 2.46mg 8.02mg 70%
Fats 1.33g 31.28g 46%
Vitamin B3 5.114mg 0.725mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 0.173g 9.54g 23%
Vitamin B6 0.342mg 0.042mg 23%
Fiber 12.5g 7g 22%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.025mg 17%
Vitamin B5 1.045mg 0.297mg 15%
Protein 12.29g 4.88g 15%
Phosphorus 300mg 206mg 13%
Caffeine 0mg 43mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg 10%
Calories 342kcal 546kcal 10%
Folate 27µg 7%
Carbs 75.87g 61.17g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.05mg 5%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 8.1µg 5%
Choline 28.1mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.541g 1.092g 4%
Potassium 410mg 559mg 4%
Magnesium 164mg 146mg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.54mg 3%
Calcium 35mg 56mg 2%
Selenium 2.3µg 3µg 1%
Zinc 1.93mg 2.01mg 1%
Net carbs 63.37g 54.17g N/A
Sugar 0.41g 47.9g N/A
Sodium 17mg 24mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.112g N/A
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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bulgur dry Chocolate
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
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Bulgur dry
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.287g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.