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Bulgur dry vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between bulgur dry and turmeric

  • Bulgur dry has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1; however, turmeric is higher in manganese, iron, copper, potassium, fiber, vitamin E, and zinc.
  • Turmeric covers your daily manganese needs 728% more than bulgur dry.
  • Turmeric contains 4 times less vitamin B1 than bulgur dry. Bulgur dry contains 0.232mg of vitamin B1, while turmeric contains 0.058mg.
  • The glycemic index of bulgur dry is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Bulgur, dry and Spices, turmeric, ground.

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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 149% 50% 184% 2063% 433% 123% 128% 3.5% 2583% 34%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +380%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +407.3%
Contains more IronIron +2135.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +288.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +133.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +549.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +169.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~299mg

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 2.3% 0% 89% 0% 15% 35% 25% 33% 25% 0% 34% 15% 27%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +278.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +92.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +219.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +35%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +7283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +605.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +75.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +27%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13%
Contains more FatsFats +144.4%
Contains more WaterWater +42.8%
Contains more OtherOther +368.9%

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
60% 15% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.838 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.756 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +159.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +39.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bulgur dry Turmeric DV% diff.
Manganese 3.048mg 19.8mg 728%
Iron 2.46mg 55mg 657%
Copper 0.335mg 1.3mg 107%
Potassium 410mg 2080mg 49%
Fiber 12.5g 22.7g 41%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 4.43mg 29%
Vitamin B3 5.114mg 1.35mg 24%
Zinc 1.93mg 4.5mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.342mg 0.107mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.058mg 15%
Calcium 35mg 168mg 13%
Magnesium 164mg 208mg 10%
Vitamin B5 1.045mg 0.542mg 10%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 13.4µg 10%
Saturated fat 0.232g 1.838g 7%
Selenium 2.3µg 6.2µg 7%
Protein 12.29g 9.68g 5%
Choline 28.1mg 49.2mg 4%
Carbs 75.87g 67.14g 3%
Fats 1.33g 3.25g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.15mg 3%
Folate 27µg 20µg 2%
Calories 342kcal 312kcal 2%
Fructose 0.45g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.173g 0.449g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.541g 0.756g 1%
Net carbs 63.37g 44.44g N/A
Sugar 0.41g 3.21g N/A
Phosphorus 300mg 299mg 0%
Sodium 17mg 27mg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.354mg 0.33mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.455mg 0.47mg 0%
Leucine 0.83mg 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.339mg 0.38mg 0%
Methionine 0.19mg 0.14mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0.53mg 0%
Valine 0.554mg 0.66mg 0%
Histidine 0.285mg 0.15mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bulgur dry Turmeric
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
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Bulgur dry
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.606g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.