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Bulgur dry vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Bulgur dry and Peppermint?

  • Bulgur dry is richer in Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Fiber, yet Peppermint is richer in Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, and Calcium.
  • Bulgur dry's daily need coverage for Manganese is 81% higher.
  • Bulgur dry has 4 times more Phosphorus than Peppermint. Bulgur dry has 300mg of Phosphorus, while Peppermint has 73mg.

We used Bulgur, dry and Peppermint, fresh 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 Magnesium +105%
Contains more Phosphorus +311%
Contains less Sodium -45.2%
Contains more Zinc +73.9%
Contains more Manganese +159.2%
Contains more Calcium +594.3%
Contains more Iron +106.5%
Contains more Potassium +38.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.329
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 73% 191% 58% 32% 51% 5% 31% 110% 154% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +105%
Contains more Phosphorus +311%
Contains less Sodium -45.2%
Contains more Zinc +73.9%
Contains more Manganese +159.2%
Contains more Calcium +594.3%
Contains more Iron +106.5%
Contains more Potassium +38.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.329

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +182.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +199.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +209.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +165.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +47100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +131.3%
Contains more Folate +322.2%
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 255% 0% 0% 106% 21% 62% 32% 21% 30% 86% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +182.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +199.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +209.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +165.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +47100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +131.3%
Contains more Folate +322.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +227.7%
Contains more Fats +41.5%
Contains more Carbs +409.5%
Contains more Water +773.9%
Contains more Other +17.2%
12% 76% 9%
Protein: 12.29 g
Fats: 1.33 g
Carbs: 75.87 g
Water: 9 g
Other: 1.51 g
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more Protein +227.7%
Contains more Fats +41.5%
Contains more Carbs +409.5%
Contains more Water +773.9%
Contains more Other +17.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +424.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.246
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.508
25% 18% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.232 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.541 g
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +424.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.246
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.508

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 Peppermint
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Peppermint Opinion
Net carbs 63.37g 6.89g Bulgur dry
Protein 12.29g 3.75g Bulgur dry
Fats 1.33g 0.94g Bulgur dry
Carbs 75.87g 14.89g Bulgur dry
Calories 342kcal 70kcal Bulgur dry
Sugar 0.41g Peppermint
Fiber 12.5g 8g Bulgur dry
Calcium 35mg 243mg Peppermint
Iron 2.46mg 5.08mg Peppermint
Magnesium 164mg 80mg Bulgur dry
Phosphorus 300mg 73mg Bulgur dry
Potassium 410mg 569mg Peppermint
Sodium 17mg 31mg Bulgur dry
Zinc 1.93mg 1.11mg Bulgur dry
Copper 0.335mg 0.329mg Bulgur dry
Manganese 3.048mg 1.176mg Bulgur dry
Selenium 2.3µg Bulgur dry
Vitamin A 9IU 4248IU Peppermint
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 212µg Peppermint
Vitamin E 0.06mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin C 0mg 31.8mg Peppermint
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.082mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.266mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 5.114mg 1.706mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B5 1.045mg 0.338mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B6 0.342mg 0.129mg Bulgur dry
Folate 27µg 114µg Peppermint
Vitamin K 1.9µg Bulgur dry
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.058mg Bulgur dry
Threonine 0.354mg 0.154mg Bulgur dry
Isoleucine 0.455mg 0.154mg Bulgur dry
Leucine 0.83mg 0.281mg Bulgur dry
Lysine 0.339mg 0.161mg Bulgur dry
Methionine 0.19mg 0.053mg Bulgur dry
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0.191mg Bulgur dry
Valine 0.554mg 0.187mg Bulgur dry
Histidine 0.285mg 0.075mg Bulgur dry
Saturated Fat 0.232g 0.246g Bulgur dry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.173g 0.033g Bulgur dry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.541g 0.508g Bulgur dry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bulgur dry Peppermint
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
51%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Bulgur dry
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/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.