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Bulgur dry vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between bulgur dry and nachos

  • Bulgur dry has more manganese, fiber, copper, magnesium, vitamin B3, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B5; however, nachos are richer in vitamin E and vitamin K.
  • Bulgur dry covers your daily manganese needs 124% more than nachos.
  • Nachos have 8 times less vitamin B3 than bulgur dry. Bulgur dry has 5.114mg of vitamin B3, while nachos have 0.63mg.
  • Nachos have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of nachos is 75, while the glycemic index of bulgur dry is 47.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bulgur, dry and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese.

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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%
Nachos
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 19% 32% 28% 21% 23% 85% 41% 24% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +290.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.3%
Contains more IronIron +228%
Contains more CopperCopper +423.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +124.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1529.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +273.9%

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%
Nachos
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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% 1.7% 82% 0% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8.8% 48% 7.5% 14%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +711.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +59.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +170%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +6700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +915.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~26.4mg

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
Nachos
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4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +184.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +117.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1516.5%
Contains more WaterWater +315.6%
Contains more OtherOther +23.8%

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
Nachos
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10% 66% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.04 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8004%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +831.6%

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 Nachos
Lower in price 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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bulgur dry Nachos DV% diff.
Manganese 3.048mg 0.187mg 124%
Fiber 12.5g 3.2g 37%
Monounsaturated fat 0.173g 14.02g 35%
Fats 1.33g 21.5g 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.541g 5.04g 30%
Copper 0.335mg 0.064mg 30%
Magnesium 164mg 42mg 29%
Vitamin B3 5.114mg 0.63mg 28%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 4.08mg 27%
Iron 2.46mg 0.75mg 21%
Protein 12.29g 4.32g 16%
Phosphorus 300mg 198mg 15%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 19.3µg 15%
Carbs 75.87g 34.91g 14%
Vitamin B5 1.045mg 0.38mg 13%
Sodium 17mg 313mg 13%
Starch 28.33g 12%
Selenium 2.3µg 8.6µg 11%
Zinc 1.93mg 0.86mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.342mg 0.215mg 10%
Saturated fat 0.232g 2.173g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.123mg 9%
Folate 27µg 10µg 4%
Calcium 35mg 63mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg 1%
Potassium 410mg 362mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.133mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Calories 342kcal 343kcal 0%
Net carbs 63.37g 31.71g N/A
Sugar 0.41g 2.17g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Choline 28.1mg 26.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.354mg 0.156mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.455mg 0.187mg 0%
Leucine 0.83mg 0.521mg 0%
Lysine 0.339mg 0.156mg 0%
Methionine 0.19mg 0.094mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0.229mg 0%
Valine 0.554mg 0.25mg 0%
Histidine 0.285mg 0.135mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bulgur dry Nachos
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
24%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Bulgur dry
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Nachos
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry contains less Sodium (difference - 296mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.941g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/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.