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Bulgur dry vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Bulgur dry and Pasta?

  • Pasta has less Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Iron, Zinc, and Potassium than Bulgur dry.
  • Bulgur dry's daily need coverage for Manganese is 123% higher.
  • Bulgur dry has 17 times more Potassium than Pasta. Bulgur dry has 410mg of Potassium, while Pasta has 24mg.

We used Bulgur, dry and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked 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.
Contains more Calcium +483.3%
Contains more Iron +115.8%
Contains more Magnesium +811.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +376.2%
Contains more Potassium +1608.3%
Contains more Zinc +244.6%
Contains more Copper +260.2%
Contains more Manganese +1260.7%
Contains less Sodium -64.7%
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 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Contains more Calcium +483.3%
Contains more Iron +115.8%
Contains more Magnesium +811.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +376.2%
Contains more Potassium +1608.3%
Contains more Zinc +244.6%
Contains more Copper +260.2%
Contains more Manganese +1260.7%
Contains less Sodium -64.7%

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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Pasta
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +415.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +471%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +905.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.4%
Contains more Folate +137%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.209
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 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +415.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +471%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +905.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.4%
Contains more Folate +137%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.209

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +138.6%
Contains more Fats +26.7%
Contains more Carbs +204.3%
Contains more Other +387.1%
Contains more Water +661.8%
12% 76% 9%
Protein: 12.29 g
Fats: 1.33 g
Carbs: 75.87 g
Water: 9 g
Other: 1.51 g
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more Protein +138.6%
Contains more Fats +26.7%
Contains more Carbs +204.3%
Contains more Other +387.1%
Contains more Water +661.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.3%
25% 18% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.232 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.541 g
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bulgur dry Pasta Opinion
Net carbs 63.37g 24.93g Bulgur dry
Protein 12.29g 5.15g Bulgur dry
Fats 1.33g 1.05g Bulgur dry
Carbs 75.87g 24.93g Bulgur dry
Calories 342kcal 131kcal Bulgur dry
Sugar 0.41g Pasta
Fiber 12.5g Bulgur dry
Calcium 35mg 6mg Bulgur dry
Iron 2.46mg 1.14mg Bulgur dry
Magnesium 164mg 18mg Bulgur dry
Phosphorus 300mg 63mg Bulgur dry
Potassium 410mg 24mg Bulgur dry
Sodium 17mg 6mg Pasta
Zinc 1.93mg 0.56mg Bulgur dry
Copper 0.335mg 0.093mg Bulgur dry
Manganese 3.048mg 0.224mg Bulgur dry
Selenium 2.3µg Bulgur dry
Vitamin A 9IU 20IU Pasta
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Pasta
Vitamin E 0.06mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.209mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.15mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 5.114mg 0.992mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B5 1.045mg 0.183mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B6 0.342mg 0.034mg Bulgur dry
Folate 27µg 64µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg Pasta
Vitamin K 1.9µg Bulgur dry
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.065mg Bulgur dry
Threonine 0.354mg 0.134mg Bulgur dry
Isoleucine 0.455mg 0.197mg Bulgur dry
Leucine 0.83mg 0.348mg Bulgur dry
Lysine 0.339mg 0.097mg Bulgur dry
Methionine 0.19mg 0.079mg Bulgur dry
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0.247mg Bulgur dry
Valine 0.554mg 0.217mg Bulgur dry
Histidine 0.285mg 0.103mg Bulgur dry
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg Bulgur dry
Saturated Fat 0.232g 0.15g Pasta
Monounsaturated Fat 0.173g 0.124g Bulgur dry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.541g 0.429g Bulgur dry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bulgur dry Pasta
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
16%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Bulgur dry
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.082g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.