Bulgur dry vs. Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between bulgur dry and rice?
- Bulgur dry is richer than rice in manganese, fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B5, and zinc.
- Bulgur dry's daily need coverage for manganese is 112% more.
- Bulgur dry has 31 times more fiber than rice. While bulgur dry has 12.5g of fiber, rice has only 0.4g.
- The glycemic index of bulgur dry is lower.
We used Bulgur, dry and Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1266.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +250% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1071.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +105% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +385.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +293.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +597.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +545.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +226.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +42.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +784.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +246.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +167.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +267.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1238.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +114.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.29 g
Fats:
1.33 g
Carbs:
75.87 g
Water:
9 g
Other:
1.51 g
Protein:
2.69 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
28.17 g
Water:
68.44 g
Other:
0.42 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +356.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +375% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +169.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +259.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +660.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.232 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.541 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.077 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.076 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +96.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +611.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 3.048mg | 0.472mg | 112% |
| Fiber | 12.5g | 0.4g | 48% |
| Phosphorus | 300mg | 43mg | 37% |
| Magnesium | 164mg | 12mg | 36% |
| Copper | 0.335mg | 0.069mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.114mg | 1.476mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.342mg | 0.093mg | 19% |
| Protein | 12.29g | 2.69g | 19% |
| Carbs | 75.87g | 28.17g | 16% |
| Iron | 2.46mg | 1.2mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.045mg | 0.39mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.93mg | 0.49mg | 13% |
| Calories | 342kcal | 130kcal | 11% |
| Potassium | 410mg | 35mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 7.5µg | 9% |
| Folate | 27µg | 58µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 0.013mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.232mg | 0.163mg | 6% |
| Choline | 28.1mg | 2.1mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.541g | 0.076g | 3% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.33g | 0.28g | 2% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.232g | 0.077g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 63.37g | 27.77g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.41g | 0.05g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.173g | 0.088g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.19mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.354mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.455mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.83mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.339mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.19mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.58mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.554mg | 0.164mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.285mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.155g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bulgur dry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bulgur dry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bulgur dry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)