Bulgur vs Pasta - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Bulgur and Pasta?
- Pasta has less Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Iron, Zinc, and Potassium than Bulgur.
- Bulgur's daily need coverage for Manganese is 123% higher.
- Bulgur has 17 times more Potassium than Pasta. Bulgur has 410mg of Potassium, while Pasta has 24mg.
We used Bulgur, dry and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked types in this comparison.
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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Iron
+115.8%
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Calcium
+483.3%
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Potassium
+1608.3%
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Magnesium
+811.1%
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Copper
+260.2%
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Zinc
+244.6%
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Phosphorus
+376.2%
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Sodium
-64.7%
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Iron
+115.8%
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Calcium
+483.3%
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Potassium
+1608.3%
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Magnesium
+811.1%
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Copper
+260.2%
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Zinc
+244.6%
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Phosphorus
+376.2%
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Sodium
-64.7%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin B1
+11%
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Vitamin B3
+415.5%
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Vitamin B5
+471%
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Vitamin B6
+905.9%
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Vitamin A
+122.2%
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Vitamin B2
+30.4%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Folate
+137%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.209
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Vitamin B1
+11%
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Vitamin B3
+415.5%
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Vitamin B5
+471%
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Vitamin B6
+905.9%
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Vitamin A
+122.2%
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Vitamin B2
+30.4%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Folate
+137%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.209
Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
29
16
Mineral Summary Score
69
17
Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
74%
31%
Carbohydrates
76%
25%
Fats
6%
5%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in glycemic index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.082g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bulgur is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bulgur is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Bulgur is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bulgur is relatively richer in minerals
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.
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 342 | 131 |
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| Protein | 12.29 | 5.15 |
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| Fats | 1.33 | 1.05 |
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| Vitamin C | 0 | 0 | |
| Carbs | 75.87 | 24.93 |
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| Cholesterol | 0 | 33 |
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| Vitamin D | 0 |
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| Iron | 2.46 | 1.14 |
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| Calcium | 35 | 6 |
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| Potassium | 410 | 24 |
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| Magnesium | 164 | 18 |
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| Sugar | 0.41 |
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| Fiber | 12.5 |
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| Copper | 0.335 | 0.093 |
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| Zinc | 1.93 | 0.56 |
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| Phosphorus | 300 | 63 |
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| Sodium | 17 | 6 |
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| Vitamin A | 9 | 20 |
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| Vitamin E | 0.06 |
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| Vitamin D | 0 |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.232 | 0.209 |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.115 | 0.15 |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.114 | 0.992 |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.045 | 0.183 |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.342 | 0.034 |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0 | 0.14 |
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| Vitamin K | 1.9 |
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| Folate | 27 | 64 |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.232 | 0.15 |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.173 | 0.124 |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.541 | 0.429 |
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| Tryptophan | 0.19 | 0.065 |
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| Threonine | 0.354 | 0.134 |
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| Isoleucine | 0.455 | 0.197 |
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| Leucine | 0.83 | 0.348 |
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| Lysine | 0.339 | 0.097 |
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| Methionine | 0.19 | 0.079 |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.58 | 0.247 |
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| Valine | 0.554 | 0.217 |
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| Histidine | 0.285 | 0.103 |
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