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Bulgur dry vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between bulgur dry and nutmeg?

  • Bulgur dry is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and phosphorus, yet nutmeg is higher in copper, fiber, calcium, folate, vitamin B1, and iron.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 129% more.
  • Bulgur dry has 4 times more vitamin B3 than nutmeg. While bulgur dry has 5.114mg of vitamin B3, nutmeg has only 1.299mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in bulgur dry is lower.
  • The glycemic index of nutmeg is lower.

We used Bulgur, dry and Spices, nutmeg, ground 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%
Nutmeg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +43.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +425.7%
Contains more IronIron +23.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +206.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.4%
~equal in Sodium ~16mg
~equal in Manganese ~2.9mg

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%
Nutmeg
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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 10% 1.7% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +101.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +293.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +113.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +219.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +49.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +181.5%
~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
Nutmeg
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6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +110.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +53.9%
Contains more WaterWater +44.5%
Contains more FatsFats +2630.1%
Contains more OtherOther +54.3%

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
Nutmeg
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88% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +54.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1761.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bulgur dry Nutmeg DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.232g 25.94g 117%
Copper 0.335mg 1.027mg 77%
Fats 1.33g 36.31g 54%
Fiber 12.5g 20.8g 33%
Vitamin B3 5.114mg 1.299mg 24%
Vitamin B5 1.045mg 21%
Calcium 35mg 184mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.342mg 0.16mg 14%
Protein 12.29g 5.84g 13%
Folate 27µg 76µg 12%
Phosphorus 300mg 213mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.346mg 10%
Calories 342kcal 525kcal 9%
Carbs 75.87g 49.29g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.173g 3.22g 8%
Iron 2.46mg 3.04mg 7%
Manganese 3.048mg 2.9mg 6%
Magnesium 164mg 183mg 5%
Choline 28.1mg 8.8mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.057mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg 3%
Zinc 1.93mg 2.15mg 2%
Potassium 410mg 350mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 0µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.541g 0.35g 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg 1%
Selenium 2.3µg 1.6µg 1%
Net carbs 63.37g 28.49g N/A
Sugar 0.41g 2.99g N/A
Sodium 17mg 16mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bulgur dry Nutmeg
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
18%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Bulgur dry
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.58g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.708g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is cheaper (difference - $4)
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.
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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.