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Bulgur vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Bulgur and Cereal

  • Bulgur has more Fiber, while Cereal has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Vitamin C.
  • Cereal's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 519% higher.
  • Cereal contains 3 times less Fiber than Bulgur. Bulgur contains 4.5g of Fiber, while Cereal contains 1.4g.
  • The amount of Sodium in Bulgur is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Bulgur, cooked and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands).

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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
2
:
7
Cereal
Contains more Magnesium +68.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Iron +3447.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.5%
Contains more Potassium +54.4%
Contains more Zinc +1233.3%
Contains more Copper +82.7%
Contains more Manganese +29.7%
Contains more Selenium +950%
Equal in Calcium - 10
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 3% 1278% 14% 33% 10% 104% 208% 46% 104% 35%
Contains more Magnesium +68.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Iron +3447.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.5%
Contains more Potassium +54.4%
Contains more Zinc +1233.3%
Contains more Copper +82.7%
Contains more Manganese +29.7%
Contains more Selenium +950%
Equal in Calcium - 10

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
:
7
Cereal
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +139500%
Contains more Vitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10931.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13721.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2862%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +7112%
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 168% 2% 0% 129% 1572% 894% 556% 14% 1382% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +139500%
Contains more Vitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10931.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13721.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2862%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +7112%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bulgur
1
:
4
Cereal
Contains more Water +1957.1%
Contains more Protein +96.8%
Contains more Fats +350%
Contains more Carbs +367.4%
Contains more Other +555.9%
3% 19% 78%
Protein: 3.08 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 18.58 g
Water: 77.76 g
Other: 0.34 g
6% 87% 4% 2%
Protein: 6.06 g
Fats: 1.08 g
Carbs: 86.85 g
Water: 3.78 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more Water +1957.1%
Contains more Protein +96.8%
Contains more Fats +350%
Contains more Carbs +367.4%
Contains more Other +555.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bulgur
1
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2
Cereal
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +558.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +261.2%
25% 18% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.098 g
32% 25% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.354 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +558.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +261.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bulgur Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 14.08g 85.45g Cereal
Protein 3.08g 6.06g Cereal
Fats 0.24g 1.08g Cereal
Carbs 18.58g 86.85g Cereal
Calories 83kcal 378kcal Cereal
Fructose 0.26g Cereal
Sugar 0.1g 10.35g Bulgur
Fiber 4.5g 1.4g Bulgur
Calcium 10mg 10mg
Iron 0.96mg 34.06mg Cereal
Magnesium 32mg 19mg Bulgur
Phosphorus 40mg 77mg Cereal
Potassium 68mg 105mg Cereal
Sodium 5mg 795mg Bulgur
Zinc 0.57mg 7.6mg Cereal
Copper 0.075mg 0.137mg Cereal
Manganese 0.609mg 0.79mg Cereal
Selenium 0.6µg 6.3µg Cereal
Vitamin A 2IU 2792IU Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 814µg Cereal
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.08mg Cereal
Vitamin C 0mg 38.5mg Cereal
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 6.288mg Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 3.87mg Cereal
Vitamin B3 1mg 29.62mg Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.344mg 0.226mg Bulgur
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 5.986mg Cereal
Folate 18µg Bulgur
Vitamin K 0.5µg 0µg Bulgur
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.066mg Cereal
Threonine 0.089mg 0.241mg Cereal
Isoleucine 0.114mg 0.26mg Cereal
Leucine 0.208mg 0.767mg Cereal
Lysine 0.085mg 0.113mg Cereal
Methionine 0.048mg 0.13mg Cereal
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 0.365mg Cereal
Valine 0.139mg 0.344mg Cereal
Histidine 0.071mg 0.162mg Cereal
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0.26g Bulgur
Monounsaturated Fat 0.031g 0.204g Cereal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.098g 0.354g Cereal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bulgur Cereal
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
393%
Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Bulgur
183%
Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal
Cereal is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cereal
Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur
Bulgur is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur
Bulgur contains less Sodium (difference - 790mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bulgur
Bulgur is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.218g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bulgur
Bulgur is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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

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.