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Bulgur dry vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Bulgur dry and Taco

  • Bulgur dry has more Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, however, Taco has more Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Bulgur dry is 122% higher.
  • Taco has 5 times less Magnesium than Bulgur dry. Bulgur dry has 164mg of Magnesium, while Taco has 32mg.
  • Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Bulgur, dry and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell.

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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.
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry
8
:
2
Taco
Taco
Contains more Iron +106.7%
Contains more Magnesium +412.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.5%
Contains more Potassium +96.2%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Zinc +10.3%
Contains more Copper +335.1%
Contains more Manganese +1124.1%
Contains more Calcium +154.3%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Equal in Zinc - 1.75
Bulgur dry
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 93% 118% 129% 37% 3% 53% 112% 398% 13%
Taco
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Contains more Iron +106.7%
Contains more Magnesium +412.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.5%
Contains more Potassium +96.2%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Zinc +10.3%
Contains more Copper +335.1%
Contains more Manganese +1124.1%
Contains more Calcium +154.3%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Equal in Zinc - 1.75

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.
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry
6
:
6
Taco
Taco
Contains more Vitamin B1 +364%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +209.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +280%
Contains more Folate +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1355.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +705.3%
Bulgur dry
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 0% 59% 27% 96% 63% 79% 21% 0% 5%
Taco
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 12% 3% 2% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 15% 117% 39%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +364%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +209.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +280%
Contains more Folate +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1355.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +705.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry
2
:
3
Taco
Taco
Contains more Protein +38.7%
Contains more Carbs +282.2%
Contains more Fats +854.9%
Contains more Water +533.6%
Equal in Other - 1.57
Bulgur dry
12% 76% 9%
Protein: 12.29 g
Fats: 1.33 g
Carbs: 75.87 g
Water: 9 g
Other: 1.51 g
Taco
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more Protein +38.7%
Contains more Carbs +282.2%
Contains more Fats +854.9%
Contains more Water +533.6%
Equal in Other - 1.57

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry
1
:
2
Taco
Taco
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2449.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +462.3%
Bulgur dry
25% 18% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.232 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.541 g
Taco
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2449.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +462.3%

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 Taco
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bulgur dry Taco Opinion
Net carbs 63.37g 15.95g Bulgur dry
Protein 12.29g 8.86g Bulgur dry
Fats 1.33g 12.7g Taco
Carbs 75.87g 19.85g Bulgur dry
Calories 342kcal 226kcal Bulgur dry
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 0.3g Taco
Sugar 0.41g 0.9g Bulgur dry
Fiber 12.5g 3.9g Bulgur dry
Calcium 35mg 89mg Taco
Iron 2.46mg 1.19mg Bulgur dry
Magnesium 164mg 32mg Bulgur dry
Phosphorus 300mg 178mg Bulgur dry
Potassium 410mg 209mg Bulgur dry
Sodium 17mg 397mg Bulgur dry
Zinc 1.93mg 1.75mg Bulgur dry
Copper 0.335mg 0.077mg Bulgur dry
Manganese 3.048mg 0.249mg Bulgur dry
Selenium 2.3µg 9.2µg Taco
Vitamin A 9IU 131IU Taco
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 20µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.6mg Taco
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Taco
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Taco
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Taco
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.05mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.06mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B3 5.114mg 1.65mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B5 1.045mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B6 0.342mg 0.09mg Bulgur dry
Folate 27µg 19µg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.93µg Taco
Vitamin K 1.9µg 15.3µg Taco
Tryptophan 0.19mg Bulgur dry
Threonine 0.354mg Bulgur dry
Isoleucine 0.455mg Bulgur dry
Leucine 0.83mg Bulgur dry
Lysine 0.339mg Bulgur dry
Methionine 0.19mg Bulgur dry
Phenylalanine 0.58mg Bulgur dry
Valine 0.554mg Bulgur dry
Histidine 0.285mg Bulgur dry
Cholesterol 0mg 28mg Bulgur dry
Trans Fat 0.467g Bulgur dry
Saturated Fat 0.232g 4.384g Bulgur dry
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 0.173g 4.411g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 0.541g 3.042g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Taco
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Taco
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bulgur dry Taco
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
29%
Bulgur dry
23%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Bulgur dry
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry contains less Sodium (difference - 380mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.152g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is relatively richer in minerals
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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/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.