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Bulgur dry vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are bulgur dry and wheat different?

  • Wheat is higher than bulgur dry in selenium, phosphorus, copper, zinc, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
  • Wheat covers your daily need for selenium, 158% more than bulgur dry.

Bulgur, dry and Wheat, durum 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 103% 10% 38% 132% 184% 113% 218% 0.26% 393% 488%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.9%
Contains more IronIron +43.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +65.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +115.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3787%
~equal in Calcium ~34mg
~equal in Potassium ~431mg
~equal in Manganese ~3.012mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 105% 28% 126% 56% 97% 0% 0% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +80.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +59.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.121mg
~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
14% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 2.47 g
Carbs: 71.13 g
Water: 10.94 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.3%
Contains more FatsFats +85.7%
Contains more WaterWater +21.6%
Contains more OtherOther +17.9%
~equal in Carbs ~71.13g

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
26% 19% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.454 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.978 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -48.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +98.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +80.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bulgur dry Wheat DV% diff.
Selenium 2.3µg 89.4µg 158%
Fiber 12.5g 50%
Phosphorus 300mg 508mg 30%
Copper 0.335mg 0.553mg 24%
Zinc 1.93mg 4.16mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.419mg 16%
Iron 2.46mg 3.52mg 13%
Vitamin B3 5.114mg 6.738mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.342mg 0.419mg 6%
Magnesium 164mg 144mg 5%
Choline 28.1mg 5%
Folate 27µg 43µg 4%
Protein 12.29g 13.68g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.541g 0.978g 3%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 2%
Carbs 75.87g 71.13g 2%
Vitamin B5 1.045mg 0.935mg 2%
Manganese 3.048mg 3.012mg 2%
Fats 1.33g 2.47g 2%
Saturated fat 0.232g 0.454g 1%
Sodium 17mg 2mg 1%
Potassium 410mg 431mg 1%
Calories 342kcal 339kcal 0%
Net carbs 63.37g 71.13g N/A
Calcium 35mg 34mg 0%
Sugar 0.41g N/A
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.121mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.173g 0.344g 0%
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.176mg 0%
Threonine 0.354mg 0.366mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.455mg 0.533mg 0%
Leucine 0.83mg 0.934mg 0%
Lysine 0.339mg 0.303mg 0%
Methionine 0.19mg 0.221mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0.681mg 0%
Valine 0.554mg 0.594mg 0%
Histidine 0.285mg 0.322mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bulgur dry Wheat
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
34%
Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Bulgur dry
168%
Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.222g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169721/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.