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Bulgur dry vs. Curry powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between bulgur dry and curry powder?

  • Curry powder is richer than bulgur dry in manganese, iron, vitamin E, fiber, copper, vitamin K, selenium, calcium, zinc, and potassium.
  • Curry powder's daily need coverage for manganese is 228% more.
  • The glycemic index of curry powder is lower.

We used Bulgur, dry and Spices, curry powder types 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 182% 158% 103% 716% 400% 128% 157% 6.8% 1083% 220%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +185.4%
Contains more IronIron +676.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +258.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +143.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +172.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1652.2%

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 2.3% 0.33% 505% 0% 44% 46% 61% 64% 24% 0% 250% 42% 35%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +225.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +41966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5152.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +107.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +128.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.07mg
~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
14% 14% 56% 9% 7%
Protein: 14.29 g
Fats: 14.01 g
Carbs: 55.83 g
Water: 8.8 g
Other: 7.07 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.3%
Contains more FatsFats +953.4%
Contains more OtherOther +368.2%
~equal in Water ~8.8g

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
12% 65% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.648 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.056 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4976.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +464.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bulgur dry Curry powder DV% diff.
Manganese 3.048mg 8.3mg 228%
Iron 2.46mg 19.1mg 208%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 25.24mg 168%
Fiber 12.5g 53.2g 163%
Copper 0.335mg 1.2mg 96%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 99.8µg 82%
Selenium 2.3µg 40.3µg 69%
Calcium 35mg 525mg 49%
Zinc 1.93mg 4.7mg 25%
Potassium 410mg 1170mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.173g 8.782g 22%
Magnesium 164mg 255mg 22%
Fats 1.33g 14.01g 20%
Vitamin B6 0.342mg 0.105mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.541g 3.056g 17%
Vitamin B3 5.114mg 3.26mg 12%
Phosphorus 300mg 367mg 10%
Folate 27µg 56µg 7%
Choline 28.1mg 64.2mg 7%
Carbs 75.87g 55.83g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.2mg 7%
Saturated fat 0.232g 1.648g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.176mg 5%
Protein 12.29g 14.29g 4%
Sodium 17mg 52mg 2%
Fructose 0.79g 1%
Calories 342kcal 325kcal 1%
Vitamin B5 1.045mg 1.07mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Net carbs 63.37g 2.63g N/A
Sugar 0.41g 2.76g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.11mg 0%
Threonine 0.354mg 0.35mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.455mg 0.63mg 0%
Leucine 0.83mg 0.89mg 0%
Lysine 0.339mg 0.7mg 0%
Methionine 0.19mg 0.19mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0.58mg 0%
Valine 0.554mg 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 0.285mg 0.29mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.255g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bulgur dry Curry powder
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
83%
Curry powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Bulgur dry
315%
Curry powder

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Curry powder
Curry powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Curry powder
Curry powder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.416g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Curry powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170924/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.