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Bulgur vs. Collard Greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Bulgur and Collard Greens

  • Bulgur has less Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin E , and Choline.
  • Collard Greens covers your daily Vitamin K needs 338% more than Bulgur.
  • Collard Greens contains 2 times less Magnesium than Bulgur. Bulgur contains 32mg of Magnesium, while Collard Greens contains 21mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Bulgur, cooked and Collards, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 42% 10% 42% 17% 6.3% 14% 2% 67% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +47.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +147.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1310%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.1%
Contains more IronIron +17.7%

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
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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 0% 0.12% 0.2% 0% 14% 6.5% 19% 21% 19% 0% 1.3% 14% 3.8%
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 61% 456% 18% 0% 10% 24% 11% 13% 30% 0% 1017% 12% 21%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +379900%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +8700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +278.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +81220%
Contains more CholineCholine +456.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bulgur
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3% 19% 78%
Protein: 3.08 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 18.58 g
Water: 77.76 g
Other: 0.34 g
3% 6% 90%
Protein: 2.71 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 5.65 g
Water: 90.18 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +228.8%
Contains more FatsFats +200%
Contains more WaterWater +16%
Contains more OtherOther +117.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bulgur
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25% 18% 57%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.098 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.047 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.173 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -10.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +19.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +76.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bulgur Collard Greens Opinion
Calories 83kcal 33kcal Bulgur
Protein 3.08g 2.71g Bulgur
Fats 0.24g 0.72g Collard Greens
Vitamin C 0mg 18.2mg Collard Greens
Net carbs 14.08g 1.65g Bulgur
Carbs 18.58g 5.65g Bulgur
Magnesium 32mg 21mg Bulgur
Calcium 10mg 141mg Collard Greens
Potassium 68mg 117mg Collard Greens
Iron 0.96mg 1.13mg Collard Greens
Sugar 0.1g 0.4g Bulgur
Fiber 4.5g 4g Bulgur
Copper 0.075mg 0.051mg Bulgur
Zinc 0.57mg 0.23mg Bulgur
Phosphorus 40mg 32mg Bulgur
Sodium 5mg 15mg Bulgur
Vitamin A 2IU 7600IU Collard Greens
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 380µg Collard Greens
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.88mg Collard Greens
Manganese 0.609mg 0.51mg Bulgur
Selenium 0.6µg 0.5µg Bulgur
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.04mg Bulgur
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.106mg Collard Greens
Vitamin B3 1mg 0.575mg Bulgur
Vitamin B5 0.344mg 0.218mg Bulgur
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.128mg Collard Greens
Vitamin K 0.5µg 406.6µg Collard Greens
Folate 18µg 16µg Bulgur
Choline 6.9mg 38.4mg Collard Greens
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0.047g Bulgur
Monounsaturated Fat 0.031g 0.026g Bulgur
Polyunsaturated fat 0.098g 0.173g Collard Greens
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.027mg Bulgur
Threonine 0.089mg 0.074mg Bulgur
Isoleucine 0.114mg 0.086mg Bulgur
Leucine 0.208mg 0.13mg Bulgur
Lysine 0.085mg 0.101mg Collard Greens
Methionine 0.048mg 0.028mg Bulgur
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 0.075mg Bulgur
Valine 0.139mg 0.104mg Bulgur
Histidine 0.071mg 0.04mg Bulgur

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bulgur Collard Greens
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
129%
Collard Greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Bulgur
22%
Collard Greens

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Collard Greens
Collard Greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Collard Greens
Collard Greens is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur
Bulgur is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur
Bulgur contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bulgur
Bulgur is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
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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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.
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. Collard Greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170407/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.