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Bulgur dry vs. Rye — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between bulgur dry and rye

  • Bulgur dry has more manganese, magnesium, and vitamin B3; however, rye has more selenium, vitamin B2, fiber, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, zinc, and vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for rye is 21% higher.
  • Bulgur dry has a higher glycemic index than rye.

Food types used in this article are Bulgur, dry and Rye grain.

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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%
Rye
Rye
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +49.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +37.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +10.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +504.3%
~equal in Iron ~2.63mg
~equal in Copper ~0.367mg

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%
Rye
Rye
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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% 0.33% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +118.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +210.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +40.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~30.4mg

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
Rye
Rye
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10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.9%
Contains more FatsFats +22.6%
Contains more WaterWater +17.8%
~equal in Carbs ~75.86g
~equal in Other ~1.57g

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
Rye
Rye
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17% 18% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.767 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -15.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +20.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +41.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bulgur dry Rye DV% diff.
Selenium 2.3µg 13.9µg 21%
Manganese 3.048mg 2.577mg 20%
Magnesium 164mg 110mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.251mg 10%
Fiber 12.5g 15.1g 10%
Vitamin B5 1.045mg 1.456mg 8%
Zinc 1.93mg 2.65mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.316mg 7%
Vitamin B3 5.114mg 4.27mg 5%
Phosphorus 300mg 332mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.85mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.342mg 0.294mg 4%
Copper 0.335mg 0.367mg 4%
Protein 12.29g 10.34g 4%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 5.9µg 3%
Potassium 410mg 510mg 3%
Folate 27µg 38µg 3%
Iron 2.46mg 2.63mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.541g 0.767g 2%
Calcium 35mg 24mg 1%
Sodium 17mg 2mg 1%
Calories 342kcal 338kcal 0%
Fats 1.33g 1.63g 0%
Carbs 75.87g 75.86g 0%
Net carbs 63.37g 60.76g N/A
Sugar 0.41g 0.98g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Choline 28.1mg 30.4mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.232g 0.197g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.173g 0.208g 0%
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.354mg 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.455mg 0.208mg 0%
Leucine 0.83mg 0.563mg 0%
Lysine 0.339mg 0.286mg 0%
Methionine 0.19mg 0.153mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0.435mg 0%
Valine 0.554mg 0.317mg 0%
Histidine 0.285mg 0.189mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bulgur dry Rye
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
35%
Rye
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Bulgur dry
98%
Rye

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye
Rye is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye
Rye is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
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.

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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.