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Bulgur dry vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are bulgur dry and sunflower seeds different?

  • Bulgur dry is richer in manganese, while sunflower seeds are higher in vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, folate, magnesium, and iron.
  • Sunflower seeds cover your daily need for vitamin E, 234% more than bulgur dry.
  • Bulgur dry contains 2 times more manganese than sunflower seeds. Bulgur dry contains 3.048mg of manganese, while sunflower seeds contain 1.95mg.
  • Bulgur dry has a higher glycemic index (47) than sunflower seeds (20).

Bulgur, dry and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried 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 232% 23% 57% 197% 600% 136% 283% 1.2% 254% 289%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +56.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +98.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +122.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.3%
Contains more IronIron +113.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +437.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +159.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +120%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2204.3%

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 4.7% 1% 703% 0% 370% 82% 156% 68% 310% 0% 0% 170% 30%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +58516.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +537.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +208.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +293.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +740.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +96.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.13mg
~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
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +279.4%
Contains more WaterWater +90.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +69.1%
Contains more FatsFats +3769.2%
Contains more OtherOther +100.7%

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
10% 40% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.455 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10609.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4176.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bulgur dry Sunflower seeds DV% diff.
Vitamin E 0.06mg 35.17mg 234%
Copper 0.335mg 1.8mg 163%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.541g 23.137g 151%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 1.48mg 104%
Selenium 2.3µg 53µg 92%
Vitamin B6 0.342mg 1.345mg 77%
Fats 1.33g 51.46g 77%
Phosphorus 300mg 660mg 51%
Folate 27µg 227µg 50%
Manganese 3.048mg 1.95mg 48%
Monounsaturated fat 0.173g 18.528g 46%
Magnesium 164mg 325mg 38%
Iron 2.46mg 5.25mg 35%
Zinc 1.93mg 5mg 28%
Vitamin B3 5.114mg 8.335mg 20%
Carbs 75.87g 20g 19%
Saturated fat 0.232g 4.455g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.355mg 18%
Protein 12.29g 20.78g 17%
Fiber 12.5g 8.6g 16%
Calories 342kcal 584kcal 12%
Potassium 410mg 645mg 7%
Choline 28.1mg 55.1mg 5%
Calcium 35mg 78mg 4%
Vitamin B5 1.045mg 1.13mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg 2%
Net carbs 63.37g 11.4g N/A
Sugar 0.41g 2.62g N/A
Sodium 17mg 9mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.348mg 0%
Threonine 0.354mg 0.928mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.455mg 1.139mg 0%
Leucine 0.83mg 1.659mg 0%
Lysine 0.339mg 0.937mg 0%
Methionine 0.19mg 0.494mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 1.169mg 0%
Valine 0.554mg 1.315mg 0%
Histidine 0.285mg 0.632mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bulgur dry Sunflower seeds
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
146%
Sunflower seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Bulgur dry
207%
Sunflower seeds

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.21g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.223g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Sunflower seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/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.