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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, vitamin C, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin E, and choline.
  • Collard Greens cover your daily vitamin K needs 338% more than bulgur.
  • Collard Greens contain 2 times less magnesium than bulgur. Bulgur contains 32mg of magnesium, while collard Greens contain 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% 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% 127% 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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0.5µg 406.6µg 338%
Vitamin A 0µg 380µg 42%
Vitamin C 0mg 18.2mg 20%
Calcium 10mg 141mg 13%
Choline 6.9mg 38.4mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.88mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.106mg 6%
Manganese 0.609mg 0.51mg 4%
Carbs 18.58g 5.65g 4%
Zinc 0.57mg 0.23mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.344mg 0.218mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.128mg 3%
Calories 83kcal 33kcal 3%
Copper 0.075mg 0.051mg 3%
Magnesium 32mg 21mg 3%
Vitamin B3 1mg 0.575mg 3%
Fiber 4.5g 4g 2%
Iron 0.96mg 1.13mg 2%
Folate 18µg 16µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.098g 0.173g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.04mg 1%
Protein 3.08g 2.71g 1%
Potassium 68mg 117mg 1%
Fats 0.24g 0.72g 1%
Phosphorus 40mg 32mg 1%
Net carbs 14.08g 1.65g N/A
Sugar 0.1g 0.4g N/A
Sodium 5mg 15mg 0%
Selenium 0.6µg 0.5µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.042g 0.047g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.031g 0.026g 0%
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.089mg 0.074mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.114mg 0.086mg 0%
Leucine 0.208mg 0.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.085mg 0.101mg 0%
Methionine 0.048mg 0.028mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 0.075mg 0%
Valine 0.139mg 0.104mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0.04mg 0%

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
103%
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.