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Bulgur dry vs. Wakame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between bulgur dry and wakame

  • Bulgur dry has more manganese, fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, zinc, and magnesium, while wakame has more folate.
  • Bulgur dry's daily need coverage for manganese is 72% higher.
  • Wakame contains 171 times less vitamin B6 than bulgur dry. Bulgur dry contains 0.342mg of vitamin B6, while wakame contains 0.002mg.
  • The amount of sodium in bulgur dry is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Bulgur, dry and Seaweed, wakame, 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%
Wakame
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 76% 45% 4.4% 82% 95% 10% 34% 114% 183% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +720%
Contains more IronIron +12.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +18%
Contains more ZincZinc +407.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +275%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +117.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +228.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +328.6%

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%
Wakame
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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 10% 6% 20% 0% 15% 53% 30% 42% 0.46% 0% 13% 147% 7.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +219.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17000%
Contains more CholineCholine +102.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +178.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +625.9%
~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
Wakame
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3% 9% 80% 7%
Protein: 3.03 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 9.14 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 7.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +305.6%
Contains more FatsFats +107.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +730.1%
Contains more WaterWater +788.8%
Contains more OtherOther +376.8%

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
Wakame
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32% 14% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.218 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +198.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +148.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -44%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bulgur dry Wakame DV% diff.
Manganese 3.048mg 1.4mg 72%
Fiber 12.5g 0.5g 48%
Folate 27µg 196µg 42%
Sodium 17mg 872mg 37%
Phosphorus 300mg 80mg 31%
Vitamin B6 0.342mg 0.002mg 26%
Vitamin B3 5.114mg 1.6mg 22%
Carbs 75.87g 9.14g 22%
Protein 12.29g 3.03g 19%
Calories 342kcal 45kcal 15%
Zinc 1.93mg 0.38mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.06mg 14%
Magnesium 164mg 107mg 14%
Calcium 35mg 150mg 12%
Potassium 410mg 50mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.23mg 9%
Vitamin B5 1.045mg 0.697mg 7%
Copper 0.335mg 0.284mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 1mg 6%
Iron 2.46mg 2.18mg 4%
Choline 28.1mg 13.9mg 3%
Selenium 2.3µg 0.7µg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 5.3µg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 18µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.541g 0.218g 2%
Fats 1.33g 0.64g 1%
Net carbs 63.37g 8.64g N/A
Sugar 0.41g 0.65g N/A
Saturated fat 0.232g 0.13g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.173g 0.058g 0%
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.035mg 0%
Threonine 0.354mg 0.165mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.455mg 0.087mg 0%
Leucine 0.83mg 0.257mg 0%
Lysine 0.339mg 0.112mg 0%
Methionine 0.19mg 0.063mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0.112mg 0%
Valine 0.554mg 0.209mg 0%
Histidine 0.285mg 0.015mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.186g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bulgur dry Wakame
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
26%
Wakame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Bulgur dry
65%
Wakame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.102g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Wakame
Wakame is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry contains less Sodium (difference - 855mg)
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. Wakame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170496/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.