Bulgur vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between bulgur and spelt
- Bulgur contains less manganese, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B3, iron, selenium, and zinc than spelt.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for spelt is 21% higher.
- Spelt has a higher glycemic index than bulgur.
Food types used in this article are Bulgur, cooked and Spelt, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +53.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +110.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +74% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +186.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +119.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +275% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +79.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +566.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +38.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +80.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +157% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +78.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +254.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +42.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +91.2% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.609mg | 1.091mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 40mg | 150mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.215mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1mg | 2.57mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.96mg | 1.67mg | 9% |
| Starch | 19.57g | 8% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.344mg | 7% | |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 4µg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.57mg | 1.25mg | 6% |
| Protein | 3.08g | 5.5g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.057mg | 0.103mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 49mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 18.58g | 26.44g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.26mg | 2% |
| Calories | 83kcal | 127kcal | 2% |
| Fiber | 4.5g | 3.9g | 2% |
| Potassium | 68mg | 143mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.098g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.24g | 0.85g | 1% |
| Folate | 18µg | 13µg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.9mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 14.08g | 22.54g | N/A |
| Calcium | 10mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 5mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.028mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.083mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.042g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.031g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.089mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.114mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.208mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.085mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.048mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.145mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spelt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bulgur is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (5 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.