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Bulgur dry vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between bulgur dry and provolone?

  • Bulgur dry is higher in manganese, fiber, copper, magnesium, and vitamin B3, yet provolone is higher in calcium, vitamin B12, and phosphorus.
  • Bulgur dry's daily need coverage for manganese is 132% more.
  • The amount of sodium in bulgur dry is lower.
  • The glycemic index of provolone is lower.

We used Bulgur, dry and Cheese, provolone types in this article.

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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 20% 227% 12% 20% 8.7% 88% 213% 114% 1.3% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +485.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +197.1%
Contains more IronIron +373.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1188.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +30380%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2060%
Contains more ZincZinc +67.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +65.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +530.4%

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% 79% 4.6% 7.5% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3178.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +119.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +368.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +170%
Contains more CholineCholine +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +179.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +15.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
26% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3445.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +108.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1901.5%
Contains more WaterWater +355%
Contains more OtherOther +211.9%

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
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.078 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.769 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4173.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +42.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bulgur dry Provolone DV% diff.
Manganese 3.048mg 0.01mg 132%
Saturated fat 0.232g 17.078g 77%
Calcium 35mg 756mg 72%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.46µg 61%
Fiber 12.5g 0g 50%
Fats 1.33g 26.62g 39%
Sodium 17mg 876mg 37%
Copper 0.335mg 0.026mg 34%
Magnesium 164mg 28mg 32%
Vitamin B3 5.114mg 0.156mg 31%
Phosphorus 300mg 496mg 28%
Protein 12.29g 25.58g 27%
Vitamin A 0µg 236µg 26%
Carbs 75.87g 2.14g 25%
Iron 2.46mg 0.52mg 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg 23%
Selenium 2.3µg 14.5µg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.342mg 0.073mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 0.173g 7.393g 18%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.019mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.321mg 16%
Zinc 1.93mg 3.23mg 12%
Vitamin B5 1.045mg 0.476mg 11%
Potassium 410mg 138mg 8%
Folate 27µg 10µg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Choline 28.1mg 15.4mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.541g 0.769g 2%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.23mg 1%
Calories 342kcal 351kcal 0%
Net carbs 63.37g 2.14g N/A
Sugar 0.41g 0.56g N/A
Vitamin K 1.9µg 2.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.345mg 0%
Threonine 0.354mg 0.982mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.455mg 1.091mg 0%
Leucine 0.83mg 2.297mg 0%
Lysine 0.339mg 2.646mg 0%
Methionine 0.19mg 0.686mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 1.287mg 0%
Valine 0.554mg 1.64mg 0%
Histidine 0.285mg 1.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bulgur dry Provolone
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
32%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Bulgur dry
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry contains less Sodium (difference - 859mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.846g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/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.