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

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The main differences between bulgur dry and potato pancake

  • Bulgur dry has more manganese, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and copper; however, potato pancake has more vitamin C and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for bulgur dry is 121% higher.
  • Potato pancake has 5 times less magnesium than bulgur dry. Bulgur dry has 164mg of magnesium, while potato pancake has 36mg.
  • Bulgur dry is lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Bulgur, dry and Potato pancakes.

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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 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +355.6%
Contains more IronIron +47.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +86.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +175.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +134.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1072.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +287%
~equal in Calcium ~32mg

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 92% 11% 4.6% 4.5% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +205.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +42.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +51.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +164.1%

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
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +102.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +172.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1009.8%
Contains more WaterWater +430.8%
Contains more OtherOther +137.1%

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
18% 27% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2056.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1289.3%

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 Potato pancake
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bulgur dry Potato pancake DV% diff.
Manganese 3.048mg 0.26mg 121%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.541g 7.516g 47%
Fiber 12.5g 3.3g 37%
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg 32%
Sodium 17mg 764mg 32%
Vitamin C 0mg 27.6mg 31%
Magnesium 164mg 36mg 30%
Phosphorus 300mg 128mg 25%
Vitamin B3 5.114mg 1.672mg 22%
Fats 1.33g 14.76g 21%
Copper 0.335mg 0.18mg 17%
Carbs 75.87g 27.81g 16%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg 12%
Selenium 2.3µg 8.9µg 12%
Protein 12.29g 6.08g 12%
Zinc 1.93mg 0.7mg 11%
Iron 2.46mg 1.67mg 10%
Saturated fat 0.232g 2.496g 10%
Starch 20.88g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.173g 3.73g 9%
Choline 28.1mg 74.2mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.342mg 0.448mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.158mg 6%
Vitamin B5 1.045mg 0.757mg 6%
Potassium 410mg 622mg 6%
Folate 27µg 41µg 4%
Calories 342kcal 268kcal 4%
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.173mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 32µg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Fructose 0.56g 1%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.23mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 2.7µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU 1%
Net carbs 63.37g 24.51g N/A
Calcium 35mg 32mg 0%
Sugar 0.41g 1.79g N/A
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.354mg 0.24mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.455mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.83mg 0.442mg 0%
Lysine 0.339mg 0.389mg 0%
Methionine 0.19mg 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.554mg 0.369mg 0%
Histidine 0.285mg 0.141mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bulgur dry Potato pancake
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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Bulgur dry
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry contains less Sodium (difference - 747mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.264g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is relatively richer in minerals

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 pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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.