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Bulgur dry vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Bulgur dry and Melon

  • Bulgur dry has more Manganese, Fiber, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1, however, Melon is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Bulgur dry covers your daily Manganese needs 131% more than Melon.
  • Melon contains 60 times less Phosphorus than Bulgur dry. Bulgur dry contains 300mg of Phosphorus, while Melon contains 5mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Bulgur, dry and Melons, casaba, 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.
Contains more Calcium +218.2%
Contains more Iron +623.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1390.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +5900%
Contains more Potassium +125.3%
Contains more Zinc +2657.1%
Contains more Copper +458.3%
Contains more Manganese +8608.6%
Contains more Selenium +475%
Contains less Sodium -47.1%
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 4% 13% 8% 3% 17% 2% 2% 20% 5% 3%
Contains more Calcium +218.2%
Contains more Iron +623.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1390.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +5900%
Contains more Potassium +125.3%
Contains more Zinc +2657.1%
Contains more Copper +458.3%
Contains more Manganese +8608.6%
Contains more Selenium +475%
Contains less Sodium -47.1%

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.
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Melon
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1446.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +271%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1144%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.8%
Contains more Folate +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +31.6%
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 0% 1% 0% 73% 4% 8% 5% 6% 38% 6% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1446.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +271%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1144%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.8%
Contains more Folate +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +31.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1007.2%
Contains more Fats +1230%
Contains more Carbs +1053%
Contains more Other +319.4%
Contains more Water +920.6%
12% 76% 9%
Protein: 12.29 g
Fats: 1.33 g
Carbs: 75.87 g
Water: 9 g
Other: 1.51 g
7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more Protein +1007.2%
Contains more Fats +1230%
Contains more Carbs +1053%
Contains more Other +319.4%
Contains more Water +920.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8550%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1287.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.2%
25% 18% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.232 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.541 g
38% 3% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8550%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1287.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bulgur dry Melon Opinion
Net carbs 63.37g 5.68g Bulgur dry
Protein 12.29g 1.11g Bulgur dry
Fats 1.33g 0.1g Bulgur dry
Carbs 75.87g 6.58g Bulgur dry
Calories 342kcal 28kcal Bulgur dry
Sugar 0.41g 5.69g Bulgur dry
Fiber 12.5g 0.9g Bulgur dry
Calcium 35mg 11mg Bulgur dry
Iron 2.46mg 0.34mg Bulgur dry
Magnesium 164mg 11mg Bulgur dry
Phosphorus 300mg 5mg Bulgur dry
Potassium 410mg 182mg Bulgur dry
Sodium 17mg 9mg Melon
Zinc 1.93mg 0.07mg Bulgur dry
Copper 0.335mg 0.06mg Bulgur dry
Manganese 3.048mg 0.035mg Bulgur dry
Selenium 2.3µg 0.4µg Bulgur dry
Vitamin A 9IU 0IU Bulgur dry
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.05mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin C 0mg 21.8mg Melon
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.015mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.031mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B3 5.114mg 0.232mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B5 1.045mg 0.084mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B6 0.342mg 0.163mg Bulgur dry
Folate 27µg 8µg Bulgur dry
Vitamin K 1.9µg 2.5µg Melon
Tryptophan 0.19mg Bulgur dry
Threonine 0.354mg Bulgur dry
Isoleucine 0.455mg Bulgur dry
Leucine 0.83mg Bulgur dry
Lysine 0.339mg Bulgur dry
Methionine 0.19mg Bulgur dry
Phenylalanine 0.58mg Bulgur dry
Valine 0.554mg Bulgur dry
Histidine 0.285mg Bulgur dry
Saturated Fat 0.232g 0.025g Melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.173g 0.002g Bulgur dry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.541g 0.039g Bulgur dry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bulgur dry Melon
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
12%
Melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Bulgur dry
7%
Melon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.207g)
Which food is cheaper?
Melon
Melon is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169093/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.