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Bulgur vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Bulgur and Basil?

  • Bulgur is higher in Fiber, yet Basil is higher in Vitamin K, Copper, Vitamin A, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin C, Calcium, Folate, and Magnesium.
  • Basil's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 345% more.
  • Bulgur has 3 times more Fiber than Basil. While Bulgur has 4.5g of Fiber, Basil has only 1.6g.

We used Bulgur, cooked and Basil, fresh types 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.
Bulgur
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 3% 6% 36% 25% 16% 17% 0.65% 79% 3.3%
Basil
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 53% 26% 119% 128% 22% 24% 0.52% 150% 1.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1670%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +333.8%
Contains more IronIron +230.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +413.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +88.5%

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
2
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% 0.12% 0.2% 0% 14% 6.5% 19% 21% 19% 0% 1.3% 14% 3.8%
Basil
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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 60% 317% 16% 0% 8.5% 18% 17% 13% 36% 0% 1037% 51% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +64.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +263650%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +7900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +82860%
Contains more FolateFolate +277.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +65.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.902mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bulgur
1
3% 19% 78%
Protein: 3.08 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 18.58 g
Water: 77.76 g
Other: 0.34 g
Basil
4
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +601.1%
Contains more FatsFats +166.7%
Contains more WaterWater +18.4%
Contains more OtherOther +341.2%
~equal in Protein ~3.15g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bulgur
0
25% 18% 57%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.098 g
Basil
3
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.389 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +183.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +296.9%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.041g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bulgur Basil Opinion
Calories 83kcal 23kcal Bulgur
Protein 3.08g 3.15g Basil
Fats 0.24g 0.64g Basil
Vitamin C 0mg 18mg Basil
Net carbs 14.08g 1.05g Bulgur
Carbs 18.58g 2.65g Bulgur
Magnesium 32mg 64mg Basil
Calcium 10mg 177mg Basil
Potassium 68mg 295mg Basil
Iron 0.96mg 3.17mg Basil
Sugar 0.1g 0.3g Bulgur
Fiber 4.5g 1.6g Bulgur
Copper 0.075mg 0.385mg Basil
Zinc 0.57mg 0.81mg Basil
Phosphorus 40mg 56mg Basil
Sodium 5mg 4mg Basil
Vitamin A 2IU 5275IU Basil
Vitamin A 0µg 264µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.8mg Basil
Manganese 0.609mg 1.148mg Basil
Selenium 0.6µg 0.3µg Bulgur
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.034mg Bulgur
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.076mg Basil
Vitamin B3 1mg 0.902mg Bulgur
Vitamin B5 0.344mg 0.209mg Bulgur
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.155mg Basil
Vitamin K 0.5µg 414.8µg Basil
Folate 18µg 68µg Basil
Choline 6.9mg 11.4mg Basil
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0.041g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.031g 0.088g Basil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.098g 0.389g Basil
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.039mg Bulgur
Threonine 0.089mg 0.104mg Basil
Isoleucine 0.114mg 0.104mg Bulgur
Leucine 0.208mg 0.191mg Bulgur
Lysine 0.085mg 0.11mg Basil
Methionine 0.048mg 0.036mg Bulgur
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 0.13mg Bulgur
Valine 0.139mg 0.127mg Bulgur
Histidine 0.071mg 0.051mg Bulgur
Fructose 0.02g Basil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bulgur Basil
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
121%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Bulgur
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur
Bulgur is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bulgur
Bulgur is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Bulgur
Bulgur is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil
Basil 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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170287/nutrients
  2. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/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.