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Bulgur vs. Coriander — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Bulgur and Coriander different?

  • Bulgur is richer in Manganese, while Coriander is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin E, Potassium, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Iron.
  • Coriander covers your daily need of Vitamin K 258% more than Bulgur.

Bulgur, cooked and Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw types were used 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
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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 19% 20% 46% 66% 75% 14% 21% 6% 56% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +14%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +43%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +570%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +666.2%
Contains more IronIron +84.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50%

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 90% 405% 50% 0% 17% 37% 21% 34% 34% 0% 775% 47% 7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +337300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +24900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +478.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +61900%
Contains more FolateFolate +244.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +85.5%
~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
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.13 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 3.67 g
Water: 92.21 g
Other: 1.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +44.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +406.3%
Contains more FatsFats +116.7%
Contains more WaterWater +18.6%
Contains more OtherOther +332.4%

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
4% 84% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.04 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +145%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -66.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +787.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bulgur Coriander Opinion
Calories 83kcal 23kcal Bulgur
Protein 3.08g 2.13g Bulgur
Fats 0.24g 0.52g Coriander
Vitamin C 0mg 27mg Coriander
Net carbs 14.08g 0.87g Bulgur
Carbs 18.58g 3.67g Bulgur
Magnesium 32mg 26mg Bulgur
Calcium 10mg 67mg Coriander
Potassium 68mg 521mg Coriander
Iron 0.96mg 1.77mg Coriander
Sugar 0.1g 0.87g Bulgur
Fiber 4.5g 2.8g Bulgur
Copper 0.075mg 0.225mg Coriander
Zinc 0.57mg 0.5mg Bulgur
Phosphorus 40mg 48mg Coriander
Sodium 5mg 46mg Bulgur
Vitamin A 2IU 6748IU Coriander
Vitamin A 0µg 337µg Coriander
Vitamin E 0.01mg 2.5mg Coriander
Manganese 0.609mg 0.426mg Bulgur
Selenium 0.6µg 0.9µg Coriander
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.067mg Coriander
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.162mg Coriander
Vitamin B3 1mg 1.114mg Coriander
Vitamin B5 0.344mg 0.57mg Coriander
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.149mg Coriander
Vitamin K 0.5µg 310µg Coriander
Folate 18µg 62µg Coriander
Choline 6.9mg 12.8mg Coriander
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0.014g Coriander
Monounsaturated Fat 0.031g 0.275g Coriander
Polyunsaturated fat 0.098g 0.04g Bulgur
Tryptophan 0.048mg Bulgur
Threonine 0.089mg Bulgur
Isoleucine 0.114mg Bulgur
Leucine 0.208mg Bulgur
Lysine 0.085mg Bulgur
Methionine 0.048mg Bulgur
Phenylalanine 0.145mg Bulgur
Valine 0.139mg Bulgur
Histidine 0.071mg Bulgur

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bulgur Coriander
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
117%
Coriander
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Bulgur
33%
Coriander

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coriander
Coriander is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coriander
Coriander is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur
Bulgur is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur
Bulgur contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Coriander - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169997/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.