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Bulgur vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Bulgur and Drumstick tree

  • Bulgur has more Manganese, Iron, and Fiber, while Drumstick tree has more Vitamin C, Potassium, Vitamin B5, and Folate.
  • Drumstick tree covers your daily need of Vitamin C 157% more than Bulgur.
  • Bulgur contains 3 times more Iron than Drumstick tree. While Bulgur contains 0.96mg of Iron, Drumstick tree contains only 0.36mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bulgur, cooked and Drumstick pods, 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
4
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 32% 9% 41% 14% 28% 12% 21% 5.5% 34% 3.8%
Contains more IronIron +166.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +135.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +577.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +12%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.7%

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
4
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 470% 4.4% 0% 0% 13% 17% 12% 48% 28% 0% 0% 33% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3600%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +144.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.053mg
~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% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.7%
Contains more FatsFats +20%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +117.8%
Contains more WaterWater +13.4%
Contains more OtherOther +185.3%

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
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.003 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3166.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -21.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +229%

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 tree
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 tree Opinion
Calories 83kcal 37kcal Bulgur
Protein 3.08g 2.1g Bulgur
Fats 0.24g 0.2g Bulgur
Vitamin C 0mg 141mg Drumstick tree
Net carbs 14.08g 5.33g Bulgur
Carbs 18.58g 8.53g Bulgur
Magnesium 32mg 45mg Drumstick tree
Calcium 10mg 30mg Drumstick tree
Potassium 68mg 461mg Drumstick tree
Iron 0.96mg 0.36mg Bulgur
Sugar 0.1g Drumstick tree
Fiber 4.5g 3.2g Bulgur
Copper 0.075mg 0.084mg Drumstick tree
Zinc 0.57mg 0.45mg Bulgur
Phosphorus 40mg 50mg Drumstick tree
Sodium 5mg 42mg Bulgur
Vitamin A 2IU 74IU Drumstick tree
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin E 0.01mg Bulgur
Manganese 0.609mg 0.259mg Bulgur
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.053mg Bulgur
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.074mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B3 1mg 0.62mg Bulgur
Vitamin B5 0.344mg 0.794mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.12mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin K 0.5µg Bulgur
Folate 18µg 44µg Drumstick tree
Choline 6.9mg Bulgur
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0.033g Drumstick tree
Monounsaturated Fat 0.031g 0.102g Drumstick tree
Polyunsaturated fat 0.098g 0.003g 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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bulgur Drumstick tree
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
48%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Bulgur
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur
Bulgur contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
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 tree - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170483/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.