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Bulgur dry vs. Spinach raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are bulgur dry and spinach raw different?

  • Bulgur dry is higher in manganese, fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B3, copper, and magnesium; however, spinach raw is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for spinach raw is 401% higher.
  • Bulgur dry contains 7 times more vitamin B3 than spinach raw. While bulgur dry contains 5.114mg of vitamin B3, spinach raw contains only 0.724mg.
  • Spinach raw has a lower glycemic index (32) than bulgur dry (47).

Bulgur, dry and Spinach, raw are the varieties 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 56% 30% 49% 102% 43% 14% 21% 10% 117% 5.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +107.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +157.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +264.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +512.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +239.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +130%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +182.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.1%
Contains more IronIron +10.2%

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.
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 94% 156% 41% 0% 20% 44% 14% 3.9% 45% 0% 1207% 146% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +197.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +606.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1507.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +75.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +25315.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +618.5%
~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
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +329.7%
Contains more FatsFats +241%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1990.1%
Contains more WaterWater +915.6%
Contains more OtherOther +13.9%

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
26% 4% 69%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.063 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.165 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1630%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +227.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bulgur dry Spinach raw DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1.9µg 482.9µg 401%
Manganese 3.048mg 0.897mg 94%
Vitamin A 0µg 469µg 52%
Folate 27µg 194µg 42%
Fiber 12.5g 2.2g 41%
Phosphorus 300mg 49mg 36%
Vitamin C 0mg 28.1mg 31%
Vitamin B3 5.114mg 0.724mg 27%
Carbs 75.87g 3.63g 24%
Copper 0.335mg 0.13mg 23%
Magnesium 164mg 79mg 20%
Vitamin B5 1.045mg 0.065mg 20%
Protein 12.29g 2.86g 19%
Calories 342kcal 23kcal 16%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 2.03mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.078mg 13%
Zinc 1.93mg 0.53mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.342mg 0.195mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.189mg 6%
Calcium 35mg 99mg 6%
Potassium 410mg 558mg 4%
Sodium 17mg 79mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.541g 0.165g 3%
Iron 2.46mg 2.71mg 3%
Choline 28.1mg 19.3mg 2%
Selenium 2.3µg 1µg 2%
Saturated fat 0.232g 0.063g 1%
Fats 1.33g 0.39g 1%
Net carbs 63.37g 1.43g N/A
Sugar 0.41g 0.42g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.173g 0.01g 0%
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.354mg 0.122mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.455mg 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 0.83mg 0.223mg 0%
Lysine 0.339mg 0.174mg 0%
Methionine 0.19mg 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0.129mg 0%
Valine 0.554mg 0.161mg 0%
Histidine 0.285mg 0.064mg 0%
Fructose 0.15g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bulgur dry Spinach raw
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
137%
Spinach raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Bulgur dry
45%
Spinach raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.169g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
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.
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. Spinach raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168462/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.