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Bulgur dry vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Bulgur dry and Zucchini different?

  • Bulgur dry is higher in Manganese, Fiber, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1, however, Zucchini is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Bulgur dry is 125% higher.
  • Bulgur dry contains 13 times more Fiber than Zucchini. While Bulgur dry contains 12.5g of Fiber, Zucchini contains only 1g.

Bulgur, dry and Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw are the varieties 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.
Contains more Calcium +118.8%
Contains more Iron +564.9%
Contains more Magnesium +811.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +689.5%
Contains more Potassium +57.1%
Contains more Zinc +503.1%
Contains more Copper +532.1%
Contains more Manganese +1622%
Contains more Selenium +1050%
Contains less Sodium -52.9%
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 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
Contains more Calcium +118.8%
Contains more Iron +564.9%
Contains more Magnesium +811.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +689.5%
Contains more Potassium +57.1%
Contains more Zinc +503.1%
Contains more Copper +532.1%
Contains more Manganese +1622%
Contains more Selenium +1050%
Contains less Sodium -52.9%

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 B1 +415.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1033.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +412.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.8%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +2122.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +126.3%
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 12% 3% 0% 60% 12% 22% 9% 13% 38% 18% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +415.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1033.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +412.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.8%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +2122.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +126.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +915.7%
Contains more Fats +315.6%
Contains more Carbs +2339.5%
Contains more Other +164.9%
Contains more Water +953.2%
12% 76% 9%
Protein: 12.29 g
Fats: 1.33 g
Carbs: 75.87 g
Water: 9 g
Other: 1.51 g
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more Protein +915.7%
Contains more Fats +315.6%
Contains more Carbs +2339.5%
Contains more Other +164.9%
Contains more Water +953.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1472.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +494.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.8%
25% 18% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.232 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.541 g
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1472.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +494.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bulgur dry Zucchini Opinion
Net carbs 63.37g 2.11g Bulgur dry
Protein 12.29g 1.21g Bulgur dry
Fats 1.33g 0.32g Bulgur dry
Carbs 75.87g 3.11g Bulgur dry
Calories 342kcal 17kcal Bulgur dry
Fructose 1.38g Zucchini
Sugar 0.41g 2.5g Bulgur dry
Fiber 12.5g 1g Bulgur dry
Calcium 35mg 16mg Bulgur dry
Iron 2.46mg 0.37mg Bulgur dry
Magnesium 164mg 18mg Bulgur dry
Phosphorus 300mg 38mg Bulgur dry
Potassium 410mg 261mg Bulgur dry
Sodium 17mg 8mg Zucchini
Zinc 1.93mg 0.32mg Bulgur dry
Copper 0.335mg 0.053mg Bulgur dry
Manganese 3.048mg 0.177mg Bulgur dry
Selenium 2.3µg 0.2µg Bulgur dry
Vitamin A 9IU 200IU Zucchini
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Zucchini
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.12mg Zucchini
Vitamin C 0mg 17.9mg Zucchini
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.045mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.094mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B3 5.114mg 0.451mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B5 1.045mg 0.204mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B6 0.342mg 0.163mg Bulgur dry
Folate 27µg 24µg Bulgur dry
Vitamin K 1.9µg 4.3µg Zucchini
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.01mg Bulgur dry
Threonine 0.354mg 0.029mg Bulgur dry
Isoleucine 0.455mg 0.044mg Bulgur dry
Leucine 0.83mg 0.071mg Bulgur dry
Lysine 0.339mg 0.067mg Bulgur dry
Methionine 0.19mg 0.018mg Bulgur dry
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0.043mg Bulgur dry
Valine 0.554mg 0.054mg Bulgur dry
Histidine 0.285mg 0.026mg Bulgur dry
Saturated Fat 0.232g 0.084g Zucchini
Monounsaturated Fat 0.173g 0.011g Bulgur dry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.541g 0.091g Bulgur dry
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g Zucchini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g Zucchini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bulgur dry Zucchini
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
16%
Zucchini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Bulgur dry
12%
Zucchini

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.148g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Zucchini
Zucchini is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.09g)
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. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/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.