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Bulgur dry vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between bulgur dry and seaweed?

  • Bulgur dry is higher in manganese, fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, copper, and vitamin B1, yet seaweed is higher in vitamin K, folate, and calcium.
  • Bulgur dry's daily need coverage for manganese is 124% more.
  • Bulgur dry has 171 times more vitamin B6 than seaweed. While bulgur dry has 0.342mg of vitamin B6, seaweed has only 0.002mg.

We used Bulgur, dry and Seaweed, kelp, raw 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 86% 50% 7.9% 107% 43% 34% 18% 30% 26% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +360.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +157.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +56.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +614.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1424%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +228.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +380%
Contains more IronIron +15.9%

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 10% 2% 17% 0% 13% 35% 8.8% 39% 0.46% 0% 165% 135% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +364%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +988.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +62.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17000%
Contains more CholineCholine +119.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1350%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3373.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +566.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +631.5%
Contains more FatsFats +137.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +692.8%
Contains more WaterWater +806.4%
Contains more OtherOther +337.7%

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
63% 25% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.247 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +76.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1051.1%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.247g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bulgur dry Seaweed DV% diff.
Manganese 3.048mg 0.2mg 124%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 66µg 53%
Fiber 12.5g 1.3g 45%
Folate 27µg 180µg 38%
Phosphorus 300mg 42mg 37%
Vitamin B3 5.114mg 0.47mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.342mg 0.002mg 26%
Copper 0.335mg 0.13mg 23%
Carbs 75.87g 9.57g 22%
Protein 12.29g 1.68g 21%
Calories 342kcal 43kcal 15%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.05mg 15%
Calcium 35mg 168mg 13%
Magnesium 164mg 121mg 10%
Potassium 410mg 89mg 9%
Sodium 17mg 233mg 9%
Vitamin B5 1.045mg 0.642mg 8%
Zinc 1.93mg 1.23mg 6%
Iron 2.46mg 2.85mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.87mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.541g 0.047g 3%
Selenium 2.3µg 0.7µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.15mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg 3%
Choline 28.1mg 12.8mg 3%
Fats 1.33g 0.56g 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg 1%
Net carbs 63.37g 8.27g N/A
Sugar 0.41g 0.6g N/A
Saturated fat 0.232g 0.247g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.173g 0.098g 0%
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 0.354mg 0.055mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.455mg 0.076mg 0%
Leucine 0.83mg 0.083mg 0%
Lysine 0.339mg 0.082mg 0%
Methionine 0.19mg 0.025mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0.043mg 0%
Valine 0.554mg 0.072mg 0%
Histidine 0.285mg 0.024mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bulgur dry Seaweed
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
33%
Seaweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Bulgur dry
41%
Seaweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry contains less Sodium (difference - 216mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.