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Bulgur dry vs. Daikon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between bulgur dry and daikon

  • Bulgur dry has more manganese, fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B3, iron, copper, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5; however, daikon is richer in vitamin C.
  • Bulgur dry's daily need coverage for manganese is 131% more.
  • Bulgur dry contains 26 times more vitamin B3 than daikon. Bulgur dry contains 5.114mg of vitamin B3, while daikon contains 0.2mg.
  • Bulgur dry has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of bulgur dry is 47, while the glycemic index of daikon is 32.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Bulgur, dry and Radishes, oriental, raw.

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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%
Daikon
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 8.1% 20% 15% 38% 4.1% 9.9% 2.7% 5% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +925%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +29.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80.6%
Contains more IronIron +515%
Contains more CopperCopper +191.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1186.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1204.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7921.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +228.6%

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%
Daikon
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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 73% 0% 0% 0% 5% 4.6% 3.8% 8.3% 11% 0% 0.75% 21% 4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1060%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +475%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2457%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +657.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +643.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +533.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +284.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~28µg

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
Daikon
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4% 95%
Protein: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.1 g
Water: 94.62 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1948.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1230%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1750.5%
Contains more OtherOther +160.3%
Contains more WaterWater +951.3%

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
Daikon
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33% 18% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.03 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.045 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +917.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1102.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.1%

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 Daikon
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bulgur dry Daikon DV% diff.
Manganese 3.048mg 0.038mg 131%
Fiber 12.5g 1.6g 44%
Phosphorus 300mg 23mg 40%
Magnesium 164mg 16mg 35%
Vitamin B3 5.114mg 0.2mg 31%
Iron 2.46mg 0.4mg 26%
Vitamin C 0mg 22mg 24%
Carbs 75.87g 4.1g 24%
Copper 0.335mg 0.115mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.342mg 0.046mg 23%
Protein 12.29g 0.6g 23%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.02mg 18%
Vitamin B5 1.045mg 0.138mg 18%
Calories 342kcal 18kcal 16%
Zinc 1.93mg 0.15mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.02mg 7%
Potassium 410mg 227mg 5%
Choline 28.1mg 7.3mg 4%
Selenium 2.3µg 0.7µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.541g 0.045g 3%
Fats 1.33g 0.1g 2%
Calcium 35mg 27mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 0.3µg 1%
Saturated fat 0.232g 0.03g 1%
Net carbs 63.37g 2.5g N/A
Sugar 0.41g 2.5g N/A
Sodium 17mg 21mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0mg 0%
Folate 27µg 28µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.173g 0.017g 0%
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.003mg 0%
Threonine 0.354mg 0.025mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.455mg 0.026mg 0%
Leucine 0.83mg 0.031mg 0%
Lysine 0.339mg 0.03mg 0%
Methionine 0.19mg 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0.02mg 0%
Valine 0.554mg 0.028mg 0%
Histidine 0.285mg 0.011mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bulgur dry Daikon
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
10%
Daikon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Bulgur dry
12%
Daikon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.202g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Daikon
Daikon is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is relatively richer in minerals
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. Daikon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168451/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.