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Bulgur dry vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are bulgur dry and sockeye salmon different?

  • Bulgur dry is richer in manganese, fiber, magnesium, copper, and iron, while sockeye salmon is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
  • Sockeye salmon covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 186% more than bulgur dry.
  • Bulgur dry has a higher glycemic index (47) than sockeye salmon (0).

Bulgur, dry and Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat 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.
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 26% 3.3% 38% 20% 25% 15% 131% 12% 1.7% 194%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +355.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +218.2%
Contains more IronIron +373.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +340.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +250.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +23346.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1443.5%
~equal in Potassium ~436mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~305mg

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% 19% 20% 251% 39% 57% 190% 76% 191% 559% 0.25% 5.3% 61%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1800%
Contains more FolateFolate +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1550%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +113.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +141.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +300.7%
~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% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +143.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +115.5%
Contains more FatsFats +318.8%
Contains more WaterWater +648.1%

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
23% 45% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.969 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.327 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +977.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +145.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bulgur dry Sockeye salmon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 4.47µg 186%
Manganese 3.048mg 0.013mg 132%
Vitamin D 0IU 670IU 84%
Vitamin D 0µg 16.7µg 84%
Selenium 2.3µg 35.5µg 60%
Fiber 12.5g 0g 50%
Vitamin B6 0.342mg 0.827mg 37%
Vitamin B3 5.114mg 10.123mg 31%
Magnesium 164mg 36mg 30%
Copper 0.335mg 0.076mg 29%
Protein 12.29g 26.48g 28%
Carbs 75.87g 0g 25%
Iron 2.46mg 0.52mg 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 61mg 20%
Choline 28.1mg 112.6mg 15%
Zinc 1.93mg 0.55mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.246mg 10%
Calories 342kcal 156kcal 9%
Fats 1.33g 5.57g 7%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.99mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 58µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.157mg 6%
Vitamin B5 1.045mg 1.274mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.541g 1.327g 5%
Folate 27µg 7µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.173g 1.864g 4%
Sodium 17mg 92mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.232g 0.969g 3%
Calcium 35mg 11mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 0.1µg 2%
Potassium 410mg 436mg 1%
Phosphorus 300mg 305mg 1%
Net carbs 63.37g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.41g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.023g N/A
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 0.354mg 1.247mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.455mg 1.274mg 0%
Leucine 0.83mg 2.185mg 0%
Lysine 0.339mg 2.574mg 0%
Methionine 0.19mg 0.858mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 1.086mg 0%
Valine 0.554mg 1.461mg 0%
Histidine 0.285mg 0.711mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.299g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.56g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.093g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bulgur dry Sockeye salmon
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
113%
Sockeye salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Bulgur dry
47%
Sockeye salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.737g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is cheaper (difference - $11)
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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.