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Bulgur dry vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between bulgur dry and lemongrass

  • Bulgur dry has more phosphorus, vitamin B3, magnesium, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1; however, lemongrass has more manganese, iron, folate, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for lemongrass is 95% higher.
  • Lemongrass has 21 times less vitamin B5 than bulgur dry. Bulgur dry has 1.045mg of vitamin B5, while lemongrass has 0.05mg.

Food types used in this article are Bulgur, dry and Lemon grass (citronella), 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 20% 64% 306% 89% 61% 43% 0.78% 681% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +173.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +25.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +197%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +228.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +85.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76.3%
Contains more IronIron +232.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +15.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +71.4%

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 8.7% 0% 0% 0% 16% 31% 21% 3% 18% 0% 0% 56% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +256.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +364.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1990%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +327.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +177.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +575.3%
Contains more FatsFats +171.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +199.8%
Contains more WaterWater +684.2%
Contains more OtherOther +19.2%

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
35% 16% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.119 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.17 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +220.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +218.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -48.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bulgur dry Lemongrass DV% diff.
Manganese 3.048mg 5.224mg 95%
Iron 2.46mg 8.17mg 71%
Fiber 12.5g 50%
Phosphorus 300mg 101mg 28%
Magnesium 164mg 60mg 25%
Vitamin B3 5.114mg 1.101mg 25%
Protein 12.29g 1.82g 21%
Vitamin B6 0.342mg 0.08mg 20%
Vitamin B5 1.045mg 0.05mg 20%
Carbs 75.87g 25.31g 17%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.065mg 14%
Folate 27µg 75µg 12%
Calories 342kcal 99kcal 12%
Potassium 410mg 723mg 9%
Copper 0.335mg 0.266mg 8%
Choline 28.1mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg 3%
Calcium 35mg 65mg 3%
Zinc 1.93mg 2.23mg 3%
Selenium 2.3µg 0.7µg 3%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.135mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.541g 0.17g 2%
Fats 1.33g 0.49g 1%
Saturated fat 0.232g 0.119g 1%
Net carbs 63.37g 25.31g N/A
Sugar 0.41g N/A
Sodium 17mg 6mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.173g 0.054g 0%
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0%
Threonine 0.354mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.455mg 0%
Leucine 0.83mg 0%
Lysine 0.339mg 0%
Methionine 0.19mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0%
Valine 0.554mg 0%
Histidine 0.285mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bulgur dry Lemongrass
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
12%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Bulgur dry
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.113g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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)
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. Lemongrass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168573/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.