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Bulgur vs. Drumstick leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Bulgur and Drumstick leaves

  • Bulgur has more Fiber, however, Drumstick leaves are higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A, Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Drumstick leaves covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 86% more than Bulgur.
  • Drumstick leaves contain 2 times less Fiber than Bulgur. Bulgur contains 4.5g of Fiber, while Drumstick leaves contain 2g.

Food varieties used in this article are Bulgur, cooked and Drumstick leaves, 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.
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 30% 56% 30% 150% 35% 16% 48% 1.2% 139% 4.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1750%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +395.6%
Contains more IronIron +316.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +40%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +180%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +74.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50%
~equal in Zinc ~0.6mg

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 172% 454% 0% 0% 64% 152% 42% 7.5% 277% 0% 0% 30% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +175.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +378100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +350.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +122%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1345.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +122.2%
~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
9% 8% 79% 2%
Protein: 9.4 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 8.28 g
Water: 78.66 g
Other: 2.26 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +124.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +205.2%
Contains more FatsFats +483.3%
Contains more OtherOther +564.7%
~equal in Water ~78.66g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bulgur Drumstick leaves Opinion
Calories 83kcal 64kcal Bulgur
Protein 3.08g 9.4g Drumstick leaves
Fats 0.24g 1.4g Drumstick leaves
Vitamin C 0mg 51.7mg Drumstick leaves
Net carbs 14.08g 6.28g Bulgur
Carbs 18.58g 8.28g Bulgur
Magnesium 32mg 42mg Drumstick leaves
Calcium 10mg 185mg Drumstick leaves
Potassium 68mg 337mg Drumstick leaves
Iron 0.96mg 4mg Drumstick leaves
Sugar 0.1g Drumstick leaves
Fiber 4.5g 2g Bulgur
Copper 0.075mg 0.105mg Drumstick leaves
Zinc 0.57mg 0.6mg Drumstick leaves
Phosphorus 40mg 112mg Drumstick leaves
Sodium 5mg 9mg Bulgur
Vitamin A 2IU 7564IU Drumstick leaves
Vitamin A 0µg 378µg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin E 0.01mg Bulgur
Manganese 0.609mg 1.063mg Drumstick leaves
Selenium 0.6µg 0.9µg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.257mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.66mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B3 1mg 2.22mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B5 0.344mg 0.125mg Bulgur
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 1.2mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin K 0.5µg Bulgur
Folate 18µg 40µg Drumstick leaves
Choline 6.9mg Bulgur
Saturated Fat 0.042g Drumstick leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.031g Bulgur
Polyunsaturated fat 0.098g Bulgur
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.144mg Drumstick leaves
Threonine 0.089mg 0.411mg Drumstick leaves
Isoleucine 0.114mg 0.451mg Drumstick leaves
Leucine 0.208mg 0.791mg Drumstick leaves
Lysine 0.085mg 0.537mg Drumstick leaves
Methionine 0.048mg 0.123mg Drumstick leaves
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 0.487mg Drumstick leaves
Valine 0.139mg 0.611mg Drumstick leaves
Histidine 0.071mg 0.196mg Drumstick leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bulgur Drumstick leaves
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
92%
Drumstick leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Bulgur
51%
Drumstick leaves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur
Bulgur contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Drumstick leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168416/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.