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Bulgur dry vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are bulgur dry and lasagne different?

  • Bulgur dry is higher in manganese, fiber, magnesium, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B6; however, lasagne is richer in selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for bulgur dry is 124% higher.
  • Bulgur dry contains 8 times more magnesium than lasagne. While bulgur dry contains 164mg of magnesium, lasagne contains only 20mg.
  • Bulgur dry has less sodium.
  • Lasagne has a lower glycemic index (28) than bulgur dry (47).

Bulgur, dry and Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared are the varieties used 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 14% 26% 17% 27% 30% 24% 49% 49% 25% 87%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +720%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +109.2%
Contains more IronIron +246.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +272.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +121.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +160.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1479.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +151.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +591.3%

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 8.3% 14% 17% 0% 18% 17% 29% 19% 28% 41% 18% 18% 13%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +231.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +234.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +223.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +180.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +268.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
7% 5% 15% 71%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 4.92 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 70.87 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +68.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +393.9%
Contains more FatsFats +269.9%
Contains more WaterWater +687.4%
~equal in Other ~1.57g

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
52% 39% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.348 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.433 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +24.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +916.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bulgur dry Lasagne DV% diff.
Manganese 3.048mg 0.193mg 124%
Fiber 12.5g 1.7g 43%
Magnesium 164mg 20mg 34%
Copper 0.335mg 0.09mg 27%
Phosphorus 300mg 115mg 26%
Selenium 2.3µg 15.9µg 25%
Vitamin B3 5.114mg 1.528mg 22%
Iron 2.46mg 0.71mg 22%
Carbs 75.87g 15.36g 20%
Vitamin B6 0.342mg 0.122mg 17%
Sodium 17mg 373mg 15%
Vitamin B5 1.045mg 0.323mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.07mg 14%
Saturated fat 0.232g 2.348g 10%
Protein 12.29g 7.28g 10%
Calories 342kcal 135kcal 10%
Zinc 1.93mg 0.87mg 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg 6%
Potassium 410mg 196mg 6%
Fats 1.33g 4.92g 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 41µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.85mg 5%
Calcium 35mg 88mg 5%
Starch 9.83g 4%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 7µg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.173g 1.758g 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.5mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.074mg 3%
Fructose 1.04g 1%
Folate 27µg 24µg 1%
Choline 28.1mg 23.2mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.541g 0.433g 1%
Net carbs 63.37g 13.66g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU 0%
Sugar 0.41g 3.11g N/A
Trans fat 0.196g N/A
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.354mg 0.219mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.455mg 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.83mg 0.578mg 0%
Lysine 0.339mg 0.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.19mg 0.164mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0.329mg 0%
Valine 0.554mg 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.285mg 0.183mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bulgur dry Lasagne
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
18%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Bulgur dry
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry contains less Sodium (difference - 356mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.116g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Lasagne - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172114/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.