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Bulgur dry vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between bulgur dry and muffin?

  • Bulgur dry is richer in manganese, fiber, magnesium, copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, iron, and zinc, yet muffin is richer in vitamin K.
  • Bulgur dry's daily need coverage for manganese is 113% higher.
  • Bulgur dry has 16 times more magnesium than muffin. Bulgur dry has 164mg of magnesium, while muffin has 10mg.
  • Bulgur dry has a lower glycemic index than muffin.

We used Bulgur, dry and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) types in this comparison.

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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%
Muffin
Muffin
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1540%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +238.8%
Contains more IronIron +89.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +458.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +421.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +105.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +578.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +256.5%

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%
Muffin
Muffin
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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 3% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +260.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +122.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +755%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2616.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1963.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +77.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +229.2%

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
Muffin
Muffin
2
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +173.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +43.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1108.3%
Contains more WaterWater +177.3%
~equal in Other ~1.48g

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
Muffin
Muffin
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18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2687.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1397.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bulgur dry Muffin DV% diff.
Manganese 3.048mg 0.449mg 113%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.541g 8.103g 50%
Fiber 12.5g 1.1g 46%
Magnesium 164mg 10mg 37%
Copper 0.335mg 0.06mg 31%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 39.2µg 31%
Vitamin B3 5.114mg 1.418mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.342mg 0.04mg 23%
Fats 1.33g 16.07g 23%
Phosphorus 300mg 146mg 22%
Protein 12.29g 4.49g 16%
Iron 2.46mg 1.3mg 15%
Sodium 17mg 336mg 14%
Zinc 1.93mg 0.37mg 14%
Saturated fat 0.232g 2.844g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.173g 4.822g 12%
Vitamin B5 1.045mg 0.47mg 12%
Choline 28.1mg 92.5mg 12%
Selenium 2.3µg 8.2µg 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg 10%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 1.63mg 10%
Potassium 410mg 121mg 9%
Carbs 75.87g 53g 8%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Folate 27µg 48µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.168mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.163mg 4%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Calories 342kcal 375kcal 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 21µg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg 1%
Calcium 35mg 44mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Net carbs 63.37g 51.9g N/A
Sugar 0.41g 31.47g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.354mg 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.455mg 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.83mg 0.421mg 0%
Lysine 0.339mg 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.19mg 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.554mg 0.257mg 0%
Histidine 0.285mg 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bulgur dry Muffin
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
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Bulgur dry
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry contains less Sodium (difference - 319mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.612g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is relatively richer in minerals

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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.