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Bulgur dry vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Bulgur dry and Gratin

  • Gratin has less Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B1.
  • Bulgur dry covers your daily Manganese needs 126% more than Gratin.
  • Gratin contains 8 times less Magnesium than Bulgur dry. Bulgur dry contains 164mg of Magnesium, while Gratin contains 20mg.
  • Bulgur dry has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Bulgur, dry and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter.

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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 Iron +284.4%
Contains more Magnesium +720%
Contains more Phosphorus +165.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Zinc +179.7%
Contains more Copper +109.4%
Contains more Manganese +1793.2%
Contains more Calcium +240%
Contains more Selenium +17.4%
Equal in Potassium - 396
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 93% 118% 129% 37% 3% 53% 112% 398% 13%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Contains more Iron +284.4%
Contains more Magnesium +720%
Contains more Phosphorus +165.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Zinc +179.7%
Contains more Copper +109.4%
Contains more Manganese +1793.2%
Contains more Calcium +240%
Contains more Selenium +17.4%
Equal in Potassium - 396

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.
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Gratin
Contains more Vitamin B1 +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +415%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.6%
Contains more Folate +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +2833.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.116
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 0% 59% 27% 96% 63% 79% 21% 0% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 33% 16% 27% 19% 24% 41% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +415%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.6%
Contains more Folate +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +2833.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.116

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +142.9%
Contains more Carbs +573.2%
Contains more Fats +470.7%
Contains more Water +722.2%
Contains more Other +37.7%
12% 76% 9%
Protein: 12.29 g
Fats: 1.33 g
Carbs: 75.87 g
Water: 9 g
Other: 1.51 g
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
Contains more Protein +142.9%
Contains more Carbs +573.2%
Contains more Fats +470.7%
Contains more Water +722.2%
Contains more Other +37.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +96%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1142.2%
25% 18% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.232 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.541 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +96%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1142.2%

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 Gratin
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bulgur dry Gratin Opinion
Net carbs 63.37g 9.47g Bulgur dry
Protein 12.29g 5.06g Bulgur dry
Fats 1.33g 7.59g Gratin
Carbs 75.87g 11.27g Bulgur dry
Calories 342kcal 132kcal Bulgur dry
Sugar 0.41g Gratin
Fiber 12.5g 1.8g Bulgur dry
Calcium 35mg 119mg Gratin
Iron 2.46mg 0.64mg Bulgur dry
Magnesium 164mg 20mg Bulgur dry
Phosphorus 300mg 113mg Bulgur dry
Potassium 410mg 396mg Bulgur dry
Sodium 17mg 433mg Bulgur dry
Zinc 1.93mg 0.69mg Bulgur dry
Copper 0.335mg 0.16mg Bulgur dry
Manganese 3.048mg 0.161mg Bulgur dry
Selenium 2.3µg 2.7µg Gratin
Vitamin A 9IU 264IU Gratin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 64µg Gratin
Vitamin E 0.06mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin C 0mg 9.9mg Gratin
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.064mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.116mg Gratin
Vitamin B3 5.114mg 0.993mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B5 1.045mg 0.387mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B6 0.342mg 0.174mg Bulgur dry
Folate 27µg 11µg Bulgur dry
Vitamin K 1.9µg Bulgur dry
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.07mg Bulgur dry
Threonine 0.354mg 0.192mg Bulgur dry
Isoleucine 0.455mg 0.284mg Bulgur dry
Leucine 0.83mg 0.443mg Bulgur dry
Lysine 0.339mg 0.381mg Gratin
Methionine 0.19mg 0.117mg Bulgur dry
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0.254mg Bulgur dry
Valine 0.554mg 0.325mg Bulgur dry
Histidine 0.285mg 0.151mg Bulgur dry
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg Bulgur dry
Saturated Fat 0.232g 4.733g Bulgur dry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.173g 2.149g Gratin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.541g 0.276g Bulgur dry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bulgur dry Gratin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
29%
Bulgur dry
15%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Bulgur dry
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Gratin
Gratin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry contains less Sodium (difference - 416mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.501g)
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

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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.