Bulgur vs. Somen noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Bulgur and Somen noodles
- The amount of Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Copper, Iron, and Vitamin B6 in Bulgur is higher than in Somen noodles.
- Bulgur covers your daily Manganese needs 16% more than Somen noodles.
- Somen noodles has 16 times less Magnesium than Bulgur. Bulgur has 32mg of Magnesium, while Somen noodles has 2mg.
- Bulgur contains less Sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Bulgur, cooked and Noodles, japanese, somen, cooked.
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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.
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Calcium
+25%
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Iron
+84.6%
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Magnesium
+1500%
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Phosphorus
+48.1%
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Potassium
+134.5%
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Sodium
-96.9%
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Zinc
+159.1%
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Copper
+200%
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Manganese
+142.6%
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Calcium
+25%
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Iron
+84.6%
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Magnesium
+1500%
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Phosphorus
+48.1%
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Potassium
+134.5%
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Sodium
-96.9%
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Zinc
+159.1%
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Copper
+200%
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Manganese
+142.6%
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.
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+185%
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Vitamin B3
+930.9%
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Vitamin B5
+100%
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Vitamin B6
+538.5%
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Folate
+800%
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Vitamin B2
+17.9%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+185%
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Vitamin B3
+930.9%
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Vitamin B5
+100%
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Vitamin B6
+538.5%
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Folate
+800%
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Vitamin B2
+17.9%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+33.3%
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Water
+14.5%
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Protein
+29.9%
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Carbs
+48.2%
Equal in Other - 0.37
Protein:
3.08 g
Fats:
0.24 g
Carbs:
18.58 g
Water:
77.76 g
Other:
0.34 g
Protein:
4 g
Fats:
0.18 g
Carbs:
27.54 g
Water:
67.91 g
Other:
0.37 g
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Fats
+33.3%
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Water
+14.5%
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Protein
+29.9%
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Carbs
+48.2%
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+47.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+34.2%
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Saturated Fat
-40.5%
Saturated Fat:
0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.098 g
Saturated Fat:
0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.021 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.073 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+47.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+34.2%
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Saturated Fat
-40.5%
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 14.08g | 27.54g |
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| Protein | 3.08g | 4g |
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| Fats | 0.24g | 0.18g |
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| Carbs | 18.58g | 27.54g |
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| Calories | 83kcal | 131kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.1g |
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| Fiber | 4.5g |
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| Calcium | 10mg | 8mg |
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| Iron | 0.96mg | 0.52mg |
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| Magnesium | 32mg | 2mg |
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| Phosphorus | 40mg | 27mg |
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| Potassium | 68mg | 29mg |
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| Sodium | 5mg | 161mg |
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| Zinc | 0.57mg | 0.22mg |
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| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.025mg |
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| Manganese | 0.609mg | 0.251mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.01mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.057mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.028mg | 0.033mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1mg | 0.097mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.344mg | 0.172mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.083mg | 0.013mg |
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| Folate | 18µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.5µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0.051mg |
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| Threonine | 0.089mg | 0.106mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.114mg | 0.155mg |
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| Leucine | 0.208mg | 0.274mg |
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| Lysine | 0.085mg | 0.077mg |
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| Methionine | 0.048mg | 0.062mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.145mg | 0.194mg |
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| Valine | 0.139mg | 0.171mg |
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| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0.081mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.042g | 0.025g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.031g | 0.021g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.098g | 0.073g |
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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%
2%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Somen noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Somen noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Somen noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Somen noodles is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur contains less Sodium (difference - 156mg)
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)