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Bulgur dry vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between bulgur dry and eggs

  • Bulgur dry has more manganese, fiber, magnesium, and vitamin B3, while eggs have more copper, selenium, choline, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2.
  • Eggs' daily need coverage for copper is 185% higher.
  • Eggs have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of eggs is 0, while the glycemic index of bulgur dry is 47.

The food types used in this comparison are Bulgur, dry and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.

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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%
Egg
Egg
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1540%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +225.4%
Contains more IronIron +106.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +83.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +74.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11623.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +497%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1239.1%

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%
Egg
Egg
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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 0% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +251.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7890.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1616.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +346.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +63%
Contains more CholineCholine +945.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
Egg
Egg
3
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +6674.1%
Contains more OtherOther +41.1%
Contains more FatsFats +697.7%
Contains more WaterWater +729.1%
~equal in Protein ~12.58g

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
Egg
Egg
2
37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2256.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +161.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bulgur dry Egg DV% diff.
Copper 0.335mg 2mg 185%
Manganese 3.048mg 0.026mg 131%
Cholesterol 0mg 373mg 124%
Selenium 2.3µg 30.8µg 52%
Fiber 12.5g 0g 50%
Choline 28.1mg 293.8mg 48%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.11µg 46%
Magnesium 164mg 10mg 37%
Vitamin B3 5.114mg 0.064mg 32%
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.513mg 31%
Carbs 75.87g 1.12g 25%
Phosphorus 300mg 172mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.342mg 0.121mg 17%
Vitamin A 0µg 149µg 17%
Iron 2.46mg 1.19mg 16%
Saturated fat 0.232g 3.267g 14%
Fats 1.33g 10.61g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.066mg 14%
Vitamin D 0IU 87IU 11%
Vitamin D 0µg 2.2µg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.173g 4.077g 10%
Calories 342kcal 155kcal 9%
Potassium 410mg 126mg 8%
Zinc 1.93mg 1.05mg 8%
Vitamin B5 1.045mg 1.398mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.541g 1.414g 6%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 1.03mg 6%
Sodium 17mg 124mg 5%
Folate 27µg 44µg 4%
Calcium 35mg 50mg 2%
Protein 12.29g 12.58g 1%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 0.3µg 1%
Net carbs 63.37g 1.12g N/A
Sugar 0.41g 1.12g N/A
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.153mg 0%
Threonine 0.354mg 0.604mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.455mg 0.686mg 0%
Leucine 0.83mg 1.075mg 0%
Lysine 0.339mg 0.904mg 0%
Methionine 0.19mg 0.392mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0.668mg 0%
Valine 0.554mg 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.285mg 0.298mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.038g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bulgur dry Egg
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
53%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Bulgur dry
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg
Egg is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry contains less Sodium (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.035g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.