Bulgur vs. Rice noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between bulgur and rice noodles?
- Bulgur is higher in manganese, fiber, iron, magnesium, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3, yet rice noodles are higher in selenium.
- Bulgur's daily need coverage for manganese is 22% more.
- Bulgur has 31 times more vitamin B5 than rice noodles. While bulgur has 0.344mg of vitamin B5, rice noodles have only 0.011mg.
- The glycemic index of bulgur is lower.
We used Bulgur, cooked and Rice noodles, cooked types in this article.
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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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +966.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +150% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1600% |
| Contains more IronIron | +585.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +97.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +128% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +434.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +650% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +216.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1288.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +3027.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1283.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1700% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +331.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.08 g
Fats:
0.24 g
Carbs:
18.58 g
Water:
77.76 g
Other:
0.34 g
Protein:
1.79 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
24.01 g
Water:
73.82 g
Other:
0.18 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +72.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +88.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +29.2% |
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Water
~73.82g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.098 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.023 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.023 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +326.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -45.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.609mg | 0.114mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 4.5g | 1g | 14% |
| Iron | 0.96mg | 0.14mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 4.5µg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 3mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.344mg | 0.011mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.083mg | 0.006mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1mg | 0.072mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.038mg | 4% |
| Folate | 18µg | 1µg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 40mg | 20mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.057mg | 0.018mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.57mg | 0.25mg | 3% |
| Protein | 3.08g | 1.79g | 3% |
| Potassium | 68mg | 4mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 18.58g | 24.01g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.028mg | 0.004mg | 2% |
| Choline | 6.9mg | 1.6mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.098g | 0.023g | 1% |
| Calories | 83kcal | 108kcal | 1% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.24g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.08g | 23.01g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.042g | 0.023g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.031g | 0.026g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.089mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.114mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.208mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.085mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.048mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.145mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.139mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
1%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.07g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice noodles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice noodles is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bulgur is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bulgur is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bulgur is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)