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Bulgur dry vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between bulgur dry and peanut butter

  • Bulgur dry has more manganese, fiber, iron, and vitamin B1; however, peanut butter is richer in vitamin E, vitamin B3, folate, copper, and vitamin B6.
  • Peanut butter covers your daily vitamin E needs 60% more than bulgur dry.
  • Peanut butter has 3 times less fiber than bulgur dry. Bulgur dry has 12.5g of fiber, while peanut butter has 5g.
  • Bulgur dry contains less saturated fat.
  • Bulgur dry has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of bulgur dry is 47, while the glycemic index of peanut butter is 14.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bulgur, dry and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt.

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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 120% 15% 49% 65% 141% 68% 144% 2.2% 217% 22%
Contains more IronIron +41.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +83.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +26%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +78.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~168mg
~equal in Sodium ~17mg

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 0% 0% 182% 0% 38% 44% 246% 68% 102% 0% 0.75% 65% 34%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +15066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +67%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +156.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +222.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +124.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.137mg
~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
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +240.1%
Contains more WaterWater +631.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +80.7%
Contains more FatsFats +3761.7%
Contains more OtherOther +91.4%

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
21% 53% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.325 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.535 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14894.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2217%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bulgur dry Peanut butter DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.541g 12.535g 80%
Fats 1.33g 51.36g 77%
Monounsaturated fat 0.173g 25.941g 64%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 9.1mg 60%
Manganese 3.048mg 1.665mg 60%
Vitamin B3 5.114mg 13.112mg 50%
Saturated fat 0.232g 10.325g 46%
Fiber 12.5g 5g 30%
Protein 12.29g 22.21g 20%
Carbs 75.87g 22.31g 18%
Folate 27µg 87µg 15%
Calories 342kcal 598kcal 13%
Copper 0.335mg 0.422mg 10%
Iron 2.46mg 1.74mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.342mg 0.441mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.15mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.192mg 6%
Choline 28.1mg 63mg 6%
Zinc 1.93mg 2.51mg 5%
Phosphorus 300mg 335mg 5%
Potassium 410mg 558mg 4%
Selenium 2.3µg 4.1µg 3%
Vitamin B5 1.045mg 1.137mg 2%
Magnesium 164mg 168mg 1%
Starch 3.56g 1%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 0.3µg 1%
Calcium 35mg 49mg 1%
Net carbs 63.37g 17.31g N/A
Sugar 0.41g 10.49g N/A
Sodium 17mg 17mg 0%
Trans fat 0.075g N/A
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.231mg 0%
Threonine 0.354mg 0.525mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.455mg 0.616mg 0%
Leucine 0.83mg 1.546mg 0%
Lysine 0.339mg 0.681mg 0%
Methionine 0.19mg 0.265mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 1.202mg 0%
Valine 0.554mg 0.782mg 0%
Histidine 0.285mg 0.557mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bulgur dry Peanut butter
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
60%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Bulgur dry
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.08g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.093g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (17 mg)

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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/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.