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Bulgur dry vs. Potato bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Bulgur dry and Potato bread

  • Bulgur dry has more Manganese, Magnesium, Copper, Fiber, and Vitamin B3, while Potato bread has more Folate, Calcium, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Bulgur dry covers your daily need of Manganese 122% more than Potato bread.
  • Bulgur dry contains 6 times more Magnesium than Potato bread. While Bulgur dry contains 164mg of Magnesium, Potato bread contains only 28mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Bulgur dry is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bulgur, dry and Bread, potato.

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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 +485.7%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Zinc +34%
Contains more Copper +256.4%
Contains more Manganese +1104.7%
Contains more Calcium +437.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +23%
Contains more Potassium +75.1%
Contains more Selenium +313%
Equal in Iron - 2.25
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 57% 85% 20% 159% 64% 49% 40% 32% 34% 52%
Contains more Magnesium +485.7%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Zinc +34%
Contains more Copper +256.4%
Contains more Manganese +1104.7%
Contains more Calcium +437.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +23%
Contains more Potassium +75.1%
Contains more Selenium +313%
Equal in Iron - 2.25

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 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +888.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +683.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +257.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.106
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 6% 10% 3% 0% 47% 25% 24% 50% 54% 95% 19% 17%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +888.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +683.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +257.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.106

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +61.2%
Contains more Fats +135.3%
Contains more Water +272.8%
Contains more Other +148.3%
Equal in Protein - 12.5
12% 76% 9%
Protein: 12.29 g
Fats: 1.33 g
Carbs: 75.87 g
Water: 9 g
Other: 1.51 g
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 g
Contains more Carbs +61.2%
Contains more Fats +135.3%
Contains more Water +272.8%
Contains more Other +148.3%
Equal in Protein - 12.5

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bulgur dry Potato bread Opinion
Net carbs 63.37g 40.77g Bulgur dry
Protein 12.29g 12.5g Potato bread
Fats 1.33g 3.13g Potato bread
Carbs 75.87g 47.07g Bulgur dry
Calories 342kcal 266kcal Bulgur dry
Sugar 0.41g 9.38g Bulgur dry
Fiber 12.5g 6.3g Bulgur dry
Calcium 35mg 188mg Potato bread
Iron 2.46mg 2.25mg Bulgur dry
Magnesium 164mg 28mg Bulgur dry
Phosphorus 300mg 369mg Potato bread
Potassium 410mg 718mg Potato bread
Sodium 17mg 375mg Bulgur dry
Zinc 1.93mg 1.44mg Bulgur dry
Copper 0.335mg 0.094mg Bulgur dry
Manganese 3.048mg 0.253mg Bulgur dry
Selenium 2.3µg 9.5µg Potato bread
Vitamin A 9IU 89IU Potato bread
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 24µg Potato bread
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.47mg Potato bread
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Potato bread
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Potato bread
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.188mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.106mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B3 5.114mg 1.25mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B5 1.045mg 0.817mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B6 0.342mg 0.232mg Bulgur dry
Folate 27µg 126µg Potato bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.15µg Potato bread
Vitamin K 1.9µg 6.8µg Potato bread
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.081mg Bulgur dry
Threonine 0.354mg 0.224mg Bulgur dry
Isoleucine 0.455mg 0.268mg Bulgur dry
Leucine 0.83mg 0.44mg Bulgur dry
Lysine 0.339mg 0.311mg Bulgur dry
Methionine 0.19mg 0.112mg Bulgur dry
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0.285mg Bulgur dry
Valine 0.554mg 0.305mg Bulgur dry
Histidine 0.285mg 0.143mg Bulgur dry
Saturated Fat 0.232g 0g Potato bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.173g 0g Bulgur dry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.541g 0g Bulgur dry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bulgur dry Potato bread
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
29%
Potato bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Bulgur dry
59%
Potato bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.232g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato bread
Potato bread is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry contains less Sodium (difference - 358mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.