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Bulgur dry vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Bulgur dry and Wheat gluten

  • Bulgur dry has more Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Copper, however, Wheat gluten has more Selenium, Iron, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Wheat gluten is 68% higher.

Food types used in this article are Bulgur, dry and Vital wheat gluten.

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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.
Contains more Magnesium +556%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.4%
Contains more Potassium +310%
Contains less Sodium -41.4%
Contains more Zinc +127.1%
Contains more Copper +84.1%
Contains more Calcium +305.7%
Contains more Iron +111.4%
Contains more Selenium +1626.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 93% 118% 129% 37% 3% 53% 112% 398% 13%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Contains more Magnesium +556%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.4%
Contains more Potassium +310%
Contains less Sodium -41.4%
Contains more Zinc +127.1%
Contains more Copper +84.1%
Contains more Calcium +305.7%
Contains more Iron +111.4%
Contains more Selenium +1626.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +450.2%
Contains more Other +51%
Contains more Protein +511.6%
Contains more Fats +39.1%
Equal in Water - 8.2
12% 76% 9%
Protein: 12.29 g
Fats: 1.33 g
Carbs: 75.87 g
Water: 9 g
Other: 1.51 g
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Carbs +450.2%
Contains more Other +51%
Contains more Protein +511.6%
Contains more Fats +39.1%
Equal in Water - 8.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.156
25% 18% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.232 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.541 g
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.156

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bulgur dry Wheat gluten Opinion
Net carbs 63.37g 13.19g Bulgur dry
Protein 12.29g 75.16g Wheat gluten
Fats 1.33g 1.85g Wheat gluten
Carbs 75.87g 13.79g Bulgur dry
Calories 342kcal 370kcal Wheat gluten
Sugar 0.41g 0g Wheat gluten
Fiber 12.5g 0.6g Bulgur dry
Calcium 35mg 142mg Wheat gluten
Iron 2.46mg 5.2mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 164mg 25mg Bulgur dry
Phosphorus 300mg 260mg Bulgur dry
Potassium 410mg 100mg Bulgur dry
Sodium 17mg 29mg Bulgur dry
Zinc 1.93mg 0.85mg Bulgur dry
Copper 0.335mg 0.182mg Bulgur dry
Manganese 3.048mg Bulgur dry
Selenium 2.3µg 39.7µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin A 9IU 0IU Bulgur dry
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B3 5.114mg 0mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B5 1.045mg 0mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B6 0.342mg 0mg Bulgur dry
Folate 27µg 0µg Bulgur dry
Vitamin K 1.9µg 0µg Bulgur dry
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
Saturated Fat 0.232g 0.272g Bulgur dry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.173g 0.156g Bulgur dry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.541g 0.81g Wheat gluten

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bulgur dry Wheat gluten
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
0%
Wheat gluten
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Bulgur dry
68%
Wheat gluten

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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 gluten - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168147/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.