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Bulgur vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Bulgur and Lemongrass

  • Bulgur has more Vitamin B5, however, Lemongrass is higher in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Potassium, Zinc, Folate, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium.
  • Lemongrass covers your daily Manganese needs 201% more than Bulgur.
  • Lemongrass contains 7 times less Vitamin B5 than Bulgur. Bulgur contains 0.344mg of Vitamin B5, while Lemongrass contains 0.05mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Bulgur, cooked and Lemon grass (citronella), 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.
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Calcium +550%
Contains more Iron +751%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.5%
Contains more Potassium +963.2%
Contains more Zinc +291.2%
Contains more Copper +254.7%
Contains more Manganese +757.8%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 36% 23% 18% 6% 1% 16% 25% 80% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Calcium +550%
Contains more Iron +751%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.5%
Contains more Potassium +963.2%
Contains more Zinc +291.2%
Contains more Copper +254.7%
Contains more Manganese +757.8%
Contains more Selenium +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
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Contains more Vitamin B5 +588%
Contains more Vitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +382.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.1%
Contains more Folate +316.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.08
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 15% 7% 19% 21% 20% 14% 0% 2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 9% 17% 32% 21% 3% 19% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +588%
Contains more Vitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +382.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.1%
Contains more Folate +316.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.08

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +69.2%
Contains more Water +10.2%
Contains more Fats +104.2%
Contains more Carbs +36.2%
Contains more Other +429.4%
Equal in Water - 70.58
3% 19% 78%
Protein: 3.08 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 18.58 g
Water: 77.76 g
Other: 0.34 g
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +69.2%
Contains more Water +10.2%
Contains more Fats +104.2%
Contains more Carbs +36.2%
Contains more Other +429.4%
Equal in Water - 70.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +74.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73.5%
25% 18% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.098 g
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +74.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bulgur Lemongrass Opinion
Net carbs 14.08g 25.31g Lemongrass
Protein 3.08g 1.82g Bulgur
Fats 0.24g 0.49g Lemongrass
Carbs 18.58g 25.31g Lemongrass
Calories 83kcal 99kcal Lemongrass
Sugar 0.1g Lemongrass
Fiber 4.5g Bulgur
Calcium 10mg 65mg Lemongrass
Iron 0.96mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 32mg 60mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 40mg 101mg Lemongrass
Potassium 68mg 723mg Lemongrass
Sodium 5mg 6mg Bulgur
Zinc 0.57mg 2.23mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.075mg 0.266mg Lemongrass
Manganese 0.609mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg Lemongrass
Vitamin A 2IU 6IU Lemongrass
Vitamin E 0.01mg Bulgur
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.065mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.135mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 1mg 1.101mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 0.344mg 0.05mg Bulgur
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.08mg Bulgur
Folate 18µg 75µg Lemongrass
Vitamin K 0.5µg 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
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0.119g Bulgur
Monounsaturated Fat 0.031g 0.054g Lemongrass
Polyunsaturated fat 0.098g 0.17g Lemongrass

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bulgur Lemongrass
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
13%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Bulgur
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur
Bulgur contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bulgur
Bulgur is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.077g)
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. Lemongrass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168573/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.