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Bulgur vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Bulgur and Arborio rice?

  • Bulgur is richer in Manganese, and Magnesium, yet Arborio rice is richer in Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Iron.
  • Arborio rice's daily need coverage for Selenium is 13% higher.
  • Bulgur has 4 times more Magnesium than Arborio rice. Bulgur has 32mg of Magnesium, while Arborio rice has 8mg.

We used Bulgur, cooked and Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked types in this comparison.

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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 +900%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.2%
Contains more Potassium +161.5%
Contains more Zinc +42.5%
Contains more Manganese +70.6%
Contains more Iron +52.1%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Selenium +1150%
Equal in Copper - 0.072
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 36% 23% 18% 6% 1% 16% 25% 80% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 55% 6% 15% 3% 0% 11% 24% 47% 41%
Contains more Calcium +900%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.2%
Contains more Potassium +161.5%
Contains more Zinc +42.5%
Contains more Manganese +70.6%
Contains more Iron +52.1%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Selenium +1150%
Equal in Copper - 0.072

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.
Bulgur
5
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +187.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.4%
Contains more Folate +227.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 15% 7% 19% 21% 20% 14% 0% 2%
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% 41% 4% 28% 24% 14% 45% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +187.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.4%
Contains more Folate +227.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +30.5%
Contains more Fats +26.3%
Contains more Water +13.5%
Contains more Other +78.9%
Contains more Carbs +54.6%
3% 19% 78%
Protein: 3.08 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 18.58 g
Water: 77.76 g
Other: 0.34 g
2% 29% 69%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 28.73 g
Water: 68.53 g
Other: 0.19 g
Contains more Protein +30.5%
Contains more Fats +26.3%
Contains more Water +13.5%
Contains more Other +78.9%
Contains more Carbs +54.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +96%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87.1%
25% 18% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.098 g
32% 36% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +96%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bulgur Arborio rice
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bulgur Arborio rice Opinion
Net carbs 14.08g 28.73g Arborio rice
Protein 3.08g 2.36g Bulgur
Fats 0.24g 0.19g Bulgur
Carbs 18.58g 28.73g Arborio rice
Calories 83kcal 130kcal Arborio rice
Sugar 0.1g Arborio rice
Fiber 4.5g Bulgur
Calcium 10mg 1mg Bulgur
Iron 0.96mg 1.46mg Arborio rice
Magnesium 32mg 8mg Bulgur
Phosphorus 40mg 33mg Bulgur
Potassium 68mg 26mg Bulgur
Sodium 5mg 0mg Arborio rice
Zinc 0.57mg 0.4mg Bulgur
Copper 0.075mg 0.072mg Bulgur
Manganese 0.609mg 0.357mg Bulgur
Selenium 0.6µg 7.5µg Arborio rice
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Bulgur
Vitamin E 0.01mg Bulgur
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.164mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.016mg Bulgur
Vitamin B3 1mg 1.493mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B5 0.344mg 0.397mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.059mg Bulgur
Folate 18µg 59µg Arborio rice
Vitamin K 0.5µg Bulgur
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.027mg Bulgur
Threonine 0.089mg 0.084mg Bulgur
Isoleucine 0.114mg 0.102mg Bulgur
Leucine 0.208mg 0.195mg Bulgur
Lysine 0.085mg 0.085mg
Methionine 0.048mg 0.056mg Arborio rice
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 0.126mg Bulgur
Valine 0.139mg 0.144mg Arborio rice
Histidine 0.071mg 0.056mg Bulgur
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0.051g Bulgur
Monounsaturated Fat 0.031g 0.058g Arborio rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.098g 0.05g Bulgur

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bulgur Arborio rice
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
8%
Bulgur
13%
Arborio rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Bulgur
20%
Arborio rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bulgur
Bulgur is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bulgur
Bulgur is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bulgur
Bulgur is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is cheaper (difference - $1)
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170287/nutrients
  2. Arborio rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168882/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.