Bulgur vs. Cardoon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between bulgur and cardoon
- Bulgur has more manganese and fiber; however, cardoon is higher in copper, folate, potassium, and calcium.
- Cardoon covers your daily copper needs 17% more than bulgur.
- Cardoon contains 3 times less zinc than bulgur. Bulgur contains 0.57mg of zinc, while cardoon contains 0.17mg.
- Bulgur has less sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Bulgur, cooked and Cardoon, raw.
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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 IronIron | +37.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +235.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +73.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +137.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +31.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +600% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +488.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +208% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +185% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +39.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +277.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +340% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +140% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +356.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +232.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +72.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +139% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.231mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.609mg | 0.256mg | 15% |
| Folate | 18µg | 68µg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4.5g | 1.6g | 12% |
| Potassium | 68mg | 400mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 170mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 70mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 18.58g | 4.07g | 5% |
| Protein | 3.08g | 0.7g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.57mg | 0.17mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1mg | 0.3mg | 4% |
| Calories | 83kcal | 17kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.083mg | 0.116mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.057mg | 0.02mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.96mg | 0.7mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 40mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 42mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Choline | 6.9mg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.24g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.08g | 2.47g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.1g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.028mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.344mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.042g | 0.011g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.031g | 0.018g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.098g | 0.041g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.089mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.114mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.208mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.085mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.048mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.145mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardoon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cardoon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.031g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardoon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Cardoon is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur contains less Sodium (difference - 165mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.