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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 for 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.
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%
Taco
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 27% 18% 45% 26% 48% 76% 52% 32% 50%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +412.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +96.2%
Contains more IronIron +106.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +335.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1124.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +154.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +300%
~equal in Zinc ~1.75mg

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%
Taco
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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 1.3% 6.7% 12% 1.5% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 116% 38% 14% 17%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +364%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +209.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +280%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +705.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +13.9%

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
Taco
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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 ProteinProtein +38.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +282.2%
Contains more FatsFats +854.9%
Contains more WaterWater +533.6%
~equal in Other ~1.57g

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
Taco
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37% 37% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.042 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2449.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bulgur dry Taco DV% diff.
Manganese 3.048mg 0.249mg 122%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.93µg 39%
Fiber 12.5g 3.9g 34%
Magnesium 164mg 32mg 31%
Copper 0.335mg 0.077mg 29%
Vitamin B3 5.114mg 1.65mg 22%
Vitamin B5 1.045mg 21%
Saturated fat 0.232g 4.384g 19%
Carbs 75.87g 19.85g 19%
Vitamin B6 0.342mg 0.09mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.541g 3.042g 17%
Fats 1.33g 12.7g 17%
Phosphorus 300mg 178mg 17%
Sodium 17mg 397mg 17%
Iron 2.46mg 1.19mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.05mg 15%
Selenium 2.3µg 9.2µg 13%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 15.3µg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.173g 4.411g 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 28mg 9%
Protein 12.29g 8.86g 7%
Calories 342kcal 226kcal 6%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Potassium 410mg 209mg 6%
Calcium 35mg 89mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.6mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.06mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg 2%
Zinc 1.93mg 1.75mg 2%
Folate 27µg 19µg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Choline 28.1mg 32mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 63.37g 15.95g N/A
Sugar 0.41g 0.9g N/A
Trans fat 0.467g N/A
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0%
Threonine 0.354mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.455mg 0%
Leucine 0.83mg 0%
Lysine 0.339mg 0%
Methionine 0.19mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0%
Valine 0.554mg 0%
Histidine 0.285mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bulgur dry Taco
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
22%
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 Cholesterol?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
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 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.