Bulgur dry vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between bulgur dry and English muffins
- English muffins contain less manganese, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B5 than bulgur dry.
- Bulgur dry's daily need coverage for manganese is 117% higher.
- English muffins contain 8 times less vitamin B6 than bulgur dry. Bulgur dry contains 0.342mg of vitamin B6, while English muffins contain 0.043mg.
- The amount of sodium in bulgur dry is lower.
- Bulgur dry has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of bulgur dry is 47, while the glycemic index of English muffins is 77.
The food types used in this comparison are Bulgur, dry and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).
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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 | +681% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +213% |
| Contains more IronIron | +176.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +159.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +175.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +125.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +753.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +48.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +28.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +226.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +134.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +695.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +37% |
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:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +59.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +64.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +35.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +367.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +58.9% |
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
0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -10.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +74.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +64.1% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 3.048mg | 0.357mg | 117% |
| Fiber | 12.5g | 2.7g | 39% |
| Magnesium | 164mg | 21mg | 34% |
| Phosphorus | 300mg | 133mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.342mg | 0.043mg | 23% |
| Copper | 0.335mg | 0.129mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.114mg | 1.566mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2.46mg | 0.89mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 464mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.045mg | 0.446mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 1.93mg | 0.7mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 75.87g | 46g | 10% |
| Protein | 12.29g | 7.7g | 9% |
| Potassium | 410mg | 131mg | 8% |
| Calories | 342kcal | 235kcal | 5% |
| Choline | 28.1mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.232mg | 0.181mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 4% | |
| Folate | 27µg | 37µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 0.154mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.541g | 0.888g | 2% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 52mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.04µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2% | |
| Fats | 1.33g | 1.8g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 63.37g | 43.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.41g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.232g | 0.259g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.173g | 0.302g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.19mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.354mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.455mg | 0.315mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.83mg | 0.553mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.339mg | 0.241mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.19mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.58mg | 0.379mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.554mg | 0.353mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.285mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur dry contains less Sodium (difference - 447mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bulgur dry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bulgur dry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)