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Bulgur vs. Mustard Greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Bulgur and Mustard Greens

  • Bulgur has more Fiber, however, Mustard Greens has more Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Calcium, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Mustard Greens is 494% higher.
  • Mustard Greens has 3 times less Zinc than Bulgur. Bulgur has 0.57mg of Zinc, while Mustard Greens has 0.22mg.

Food types used in this article are Bulgur, cooked and Mustard greens, 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 9.3% 35% 14% 33% 49% 6% 18% 1.2% 0% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +146.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +159.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1080%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +138.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +94.7%
~equal in Iron ~0.87mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~42mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.6µg

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
5
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 84% 742% 36% 0% 10% 15% 8.1% 7.2% 23% 0% 1482% 6.8% 0.22%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +130.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +186.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +1625%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +618400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +17700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +118440%
~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% 5% 92%
Protein: 2.56 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 91.78 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +312%
Contains more FatsFats +95.8%
Contains more WaterWater +18%
Contains more OtherOther +100%

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
7% 65% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.046 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +113%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -71.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +254.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bulgur Mustard Greens Opinion
Calories 83kcal 26kcal Bulgur
Protein 3.08g 2.56g Bulgur
Fats 0.24g 0.47g Mustard Greens
Vitamin C 0mg 25.3mg Mustard Greens
Net carbs 14.08g 2.51g Bulgur
Carbs 18.58g 4.51g Bulgur
Magnesium 32mg 13mg Bulgur
Calcium 10mg 118mg Mustard Greens
Potassium 68mg 162mg Mustard Greens
Iron 0.96mg 0.87mg Bulgur
Sugar 0.1g 1.41g Bulgur
Fiber 4.5g 2g Bulgur
Copper 0.075mg 0.146mg Mustard Greens
Zinc 0.57mg 0.22mg Bulgur
Phosphorus 40mg 42mg Mustard Greens
Sodium 5mg 9mg Bulgur
Vitamin A 2IU 12370IU Mustard Greens
Vitamin A 0µg 618µg Mustard Greens
Vitamin E 0.01mg 1.78mg Mustard Greens
Manganese 0.609mg Bulgur
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.041mg Bulgur
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.063mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B3 1mg 0.433mg Bulgur
Vitamin B5 0.344mg 0.12mg Bulgur
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.098mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin K 0.5µg 592.7µg Mustard Greens
Folate 18µg 9µg Bulgur
Choline 6.9mg 0.4mg Bulgur
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0.012g Mustard Greens
Monounsaturated Fat 0.031g 0.11g Mustard Greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.098g 0.046g 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 Mustard 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
186%
Mustard Greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Bulgur
17%
Mustard Greens

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur
Bulgur is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
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 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. Mustard Greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169257/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.