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Bulgur dry vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between bulgur dry and summer squash

  • Bulgur dry has more manganese, fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1, while summer squash has more vitamin C.
  • Bulgur dry covers your daily need for manganese, 125% more than summer squash.
  • Bulgur dry contains 11 times more fiber than summer squash. While bulgur dry contains 12.5g of fiber, summer squash contains only 1.1g.
  • Summer squash has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of summer squash is 13, while the glycemic index of bulgur dry is 47.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bulgur, dry and Squash, summer, all varieties, raw.

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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 12% 4.5% 23% 13% 17% 7.9% 16% 0.26% 23% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +864.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.5%
Contains more IronIron +602.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +556.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +565.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +689.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1641.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1050%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.2%

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 57% 3.3% 2.4% 0% 12% 33% 9.1% 9.3% 50% 0% 7.5% 22% 3.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +950.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +574.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +56.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +319.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +57.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~29µg

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% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 94.64 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +915.7%
Contains more FatsFats +638.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2164.8%
Contains more OtherOther +143.5%
Contains more WaterWater +951.6%

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
30% 11% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.044 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.089 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +981.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +507.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bulgur dry Summer squash DV% diff.
Manganese 3.048mg 0.175mg 125%
Fiber 12.5g 1.1g 46%
Phosphorus 300mg 38mg 37%
Magnesium 164mg 17mg 35%
Copper 0.335mg 0.051mg 32%
Vitamin B3 5.114mg 0.487mg 29%
Iron 2.46mg 0.35mg 26%
Carbs 75.87g 3.35g 24%
Protein 12.29g 1.21g 22%
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg 19%
Vitamin B5 1.045mg 0.155mg 18%
Calories 342kcal 16kcal 16%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.048mg 15%
Zinc 1.93mg 0.29mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.342mg 0.218mg 10%
Potassium 410mg 262mg 4%
Selenium 2.3µg 0.2µg 4%
Choline 28.1mg 6.7mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.541g 0.089g 3%
Calcium 35mg 15mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.142mg 2%
Fats 1.33g 0.18g 2%
Fructose 0.95g 1%
Sodium 17mg 2mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 3µg 1%
Folate 27µg 29µg 1%
Saturated fat 0.232g 0.044g 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 10µg 1%
Net carbs 63.37g 2.25g N/A
Sugar 0.41g 2.2g N/A
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.12mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.173g 0.016g 0%
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.011mg 0%
Threonine 0.354mg 0.028mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.455mg 0.042mg 0%
Leucine 0.83mg 0.069mg 0%
Lysine 0.339mg 0.065mg 0%
Methionine 0.19mg 0.017mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0.041mg 0%
Valine 0.554mg 0.053mg 0%
Histidine 0.285mg 0.025mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bulgur dry Summer squash
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
16%
Summer squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Bulgur dry
12%
Summer squash

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.188g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer squash
Summer squash is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
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. Summer squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170487/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.