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Bulgur dry vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between bulgur dry and mussels?

  • Bulgur dry is higher in fiber, magnesium, copper, and vitamin B6, yet mussels is higher in vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, and vitamin B2.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 1000% more.

We used Bulgur, dry and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat types 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 26% 9.9% 24% 252% 50% 73% 122% 48% 887% 489%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +343.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53%
Contains more CopperCopper +124.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.4%
Contains more IronIron +173.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +123.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3795.7%
~equal in Calcium ~33mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~285mg

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 45% 30% 0% 0% 75% 97% 56% 57% 23% 3000% 0% 57% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +242%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +265.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +181.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.95mg

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
24% 4% 7% 61% 3%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 4.48 g
Carbs: 7.39 g
Water: 61.15 g
Other: 3.18 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +926.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +93.7%
Contains more FatsFats +236.8%
Contains more WaterWater +579.4%
Contains more OtherOther +110.6%

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
28% 33% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.212 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +486.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +124%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bulgur dry Mussels DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 24µg 1000%
Manganese 3.048mg 6.8mg 163%
Selenium 2.3µg 89.6µg 159%
Iron 2.46mg 6.72mg 53%
Fiber 12.5g 0g 50%
Magnesium 164mg 37mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.42mg 23%
Carbs 75.87g 7.39g 23%
Protein 12.29g 23.8g 23%
Copper 0.335mg 0.149mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.342mg 0.1mg 19%
Cholesterol 0mg 56mg 19%
Vitamin C 0mg 13.6mg 15%
Sodium 17mg 369mg 15%
Vitamin B3 5.114mg 3mg 13%
Folate 27µg 76µg 12%
Vitamin A 0µg 91µg 10%
Calories 342kcal 172kcal 9%
Zinc 1.93mg 2.67mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.3mg 6%
Fats 1.33g 4.48g 5%
Choline 28.1mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.541g 1.212g 4%
Potassium 410mg 268mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.232g 0.85g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.173g 1.014g 2%
Vitamin B5 1.045mg 0.95mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 2%
Phosphorus 300mg 285mg 2%
Net carbs 63.37g 7.39g N/A
Calcium 35mg 33mg 0%
Sugar 0.41g N/A
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 0.354mg 1.025mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.455mg 1.036mg 0%
Leucine 0.83mg 1.676mg 0%
Lysine 0.339mg 1.779mg 0%
Methionine 0.19mg 0.537mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0.853mg 0%
Valine 0.554mg 1.04mg 0%
Histidine 0.285mg 0.457mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.276g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.506g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.044g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bulgur dry Mussels
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
265%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Bulgur dry
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry contains less Sodium (difference - 352mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.618g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is cheaper (difference - $5)
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.
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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/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.