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Bulgur dry vs. Wild rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Bulgur dry and Wild rice

  • Wild rice contains less Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1 than Bulgur dry.
  • Bulgur dry's daily need coverage for Manganese is 120% higher.
  • Wild rice contains 7 times less Fiber than Bulgur dry. Bulgur dry contains 12.5g of Fiber, while Wild rice contains 1.8g.

The food types used in this comparison are Bulgur, dry and Wild rice, cooked.

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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 Calcium +1066.7%
Contains more Iron +310%
Contains more Magnesium +412.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +265.9%
Contains more Potassium +305.9%
Contains more Zinc +44%
Contains more Copper +176.9%
Contains more Manganese +980.9%
Contains more Selenium +187.5%
Contains less Sodium -82.4%
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 1% 23% 23% 36% 9% 1% 37% 41% 37% 5%
Contains more Calcium +1066.7%
Contains more Iron +310%
Contains more Magnesium +412.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +265.9%
Contains more Potassium +305.9%
Contains more Zinc +44%
Contains more Copper +176.9%
Contains more Manganese +980.9%
Contains more Selenium +187.5%
Contains less Sodium -82.4%

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 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +346.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +297.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +578.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +280%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Equal in Folate - 26
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 1% 5% 0% 0% 14% 21% 25% 10% 32% 20% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +346.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +297.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +578.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +280%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Equal in Folate - 26

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +208%
Contains more Fats +291.2%
Contains more Carbs +255.5%
Contains more Other +277.5%
Contains more Water +721.4%
12% 76% 9%
Protein: 12.29 g
Fats: 1.33 g
Carbs: 75.87 g
Water: 9 g
Other: 1.51 g
4% 21% 74%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 21.34 g
Water: 73.93 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +208%
Contains more Fats +291.2%
Contains more Carbs +255.5%
Contains more Other +277.5%
Contains more Water +721.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +246%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +154%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.9%
25% 18% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.232 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.541 g
16% 16% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.213 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +246%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +154%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bulgur dry Wild rice Opinion
Net carbs 63.37g 19.54g Bulgur dry
Protein 12.29g 3.99g Bulgur dry
Fats 1.33g 0.34g Bulgur dry
Carbs 75.87g 21.34g Bulgur dry
Calories 342kcal 101kcal Bulgur dry
Fructose 0.2g Wild rice
Sugar 0.41g 0.73g Bulgur dry
Fiber 12.5g 1.8g Bulgur dry
Calcium 35mg 3mg Bulgur dry
Iron 2.46mg 0.6mg Bulgur dry
Magnesium 164mg 32mg Bulgur dry
Phosphorus 300mg 82mg Bulgur dry
Potassium 410mg 101mg Bulgur dry
Sodium 17mg 3mg Wild rice
Zinc 1.93mg 1.34mg Bulgur dry
Copper 0.335mg 0.121mg Bulgur dry
Manganese 3.048mg 0.282mg Bulgur dry
Selenium 2.3µg 0.8µg Bulgur dry
Vitamin A 9IU 3IU Bulgur dry
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.24mg Wild rice
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.052mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.087mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B3 5.114mg 1.287mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B5 1.045mg 0.154mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B6 0.342mg 0.135mg Bulgur dry
Folate 27µg 26µg Bulgur dry
Vitamin K 1.9µg 0.5µg Bulgur dry
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.049mg Bulgur dry
Threonine 0.354mg 0.127mg Bulgur dry
Isoleucine 0.455mg 0.167mg Bulgur dry
Leucine 0.83mg 0.276mg Bulgur dry
Lysine 0.339mg 0.17mg Bulgur dry
Methionine 0.19mg 0.119mg Bulgur dry
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0.195mg Bulgur dry
Valine 0.554mg 0.232mg Bulgur dry
Histidine 0.285mg 0.104mg Bulgur dry
Saturated Fat 0.232g 0.049g Wild rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.173g 0.05g Bulgur dry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.541g 0.213g Bulgur dry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bulgur dry Wild rice
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
10%
Wild rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Bulgur dry
21%
Wild rice

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wild rice
Wild rice contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wild rice
Wild rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.183g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wild rice
Wild rice is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is relatively richer in minerals
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)

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. Wild rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168897/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.