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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.
  • The glycemic index of bulgur is lower.

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% 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% 88% 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 +∞%
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 DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0.5µg 414.8µg 345%
Copper 0.075mg 0.385mg 34%
Vitamin A 0µg 264µg 29%
Iron 0.96mg 3.17mg 28%
Manganese 0.609mg 1.148mg 23%
Vitamin C 0mg 18mg 20%
Calcium 10mg 177mg 17%
Folate 18µg 68µg 13%
Fiber 4.5g 1.6g 12%
Magnesium 32mg 64mg 8%
Potassium 68mg 295mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.155mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.8mg 5%
Carbs 18.58g 2.65g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.076mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.344mg 0.209mg 3%
Calories 83kcal 23kcal 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.098g 0.389g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.034mg 2%
Phosphorus 40mg 56mg 2%
Zinc 0.57mg 0.81mg 2%
Selenium 0.6µg 0.3µg 1%
Choline 6.9mg 11.4mg 1%
Fats 0.24g 0.64g 1%
Vitamin B3 1mg 0.902mg 1%
Protein 3.08g 3.15g 0%
Net carbs 14.08g 1.05g N/A
Sugar 0.1g 0.3g N/A
Sodium 5mg 4mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.042g 0.041g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.031g 0.088g 0%
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.089mg 0.104mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.114mg 0.104mg 0%
Leucine 0.208mg 0.191mg 0%
Lysine 0.085mg 0.11mg 0%
Methionine 0.048mg 0.036mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 0.13mg 0%
Valine 0.139mg 0.127mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0.051mg 0%
Fructose 0.02g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
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
104%
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.