Bulgur dry vs. Semolina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are bulgur dry and semolina different?
- Bulgur dry is richer in manganese, fiber, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B5, and potassium, while semolina is higher in selenium and vitamin B6.
- Bulgur dry covers your daily need for manganese, 88% more than semolina.
- Bulgur dry contains 7 times more fiber than semolina. Bulgur dry contains 12.5g of fiber, while semolina contains 1.8g.
Bulgur, dry and Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry types were used 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 | +507.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +135.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +232.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +18% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +89.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +96.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +194.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +102.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +765.2% |
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 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +130% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +55.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1800% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +237.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +32.2% |
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:
7.51 g
Fats:
1.03 g
Carbs:
80.89 g
Water:
9.86 g
Other:
0.71 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +63.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +29.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +112.7% |
~equal in
Carbs
~80.89g
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Water
~9.86g
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
0.294 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.322 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -21.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +68% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +49.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 3.048mg | 1.035mg | 88% |
| Fiber | 12.5g | 1.8g | 43% |
| Magnesium | 164mg | 27mg | 33% |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 19.9µg | 32% |
| Starch | 68.29g | 28% | |
| Iron | 2.46mg | 0.74mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 300mg | 153mg | 21% |
| Protein | 12.29g | 7.51g | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.93mg | 1.02mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.342mg | 0.452mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 410mg | 174mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.045mg | 0.672mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.335mg | 0.284mg | 6% |
| Folate | 27µg | 8µg | 5% |
| Choline | 28.1mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 0.05mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 71mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Calories | 342kcal | 374kcal | 2% |
| Carbs | 75.87g | 80.89g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.232mg | 0.224mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.541g | 0.322g | 1% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.33g | 1.03g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 63.37g | 79.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.41g | 0.33g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.114mg | 5.048mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.232g | 0.294g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.173g | 0.258g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.19mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.354mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.455mg | 0.339mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.83mg | 0.656mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.339mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.19mg | 0.183mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.58mg | 0.398mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.554mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.285mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Semolina is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Semolina is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.062g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bulgur dry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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)