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Bulgur vs. Triticale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Bulgur and Triticale

  • Bulgur has less Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B5, Folate, and Vitamin B2.
  • Triticale's daily need coverage for Manganese is 113% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Bulgur, cooked and Triticale.

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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 93% 11% 29% 96% 152% 94% 153% 0.65% 419% 0%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +306.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +270%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +388.2%
Contains more IronIron +167.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +509.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +505.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +795%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +427.1%
~equal in Sodium ~5mg

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
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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 0% 0% 18% 0% 104% 31% 27% 79% 32% 0% 0% 55% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +8900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +629.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +378.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +43%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +305.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
13% 2% 72% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.05 g
Fats: 2.09 g
Carbs: 72.13 g
Water: 10.51 g
Other: 2.22 g
Contains more WaterWater +639.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +323.7%
Contains more FatsFats +770.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +288.2%
Contains more OtherOther +552.9%

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
25% 14% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.366 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.913 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +580.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +831.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bulgur Triticale Opinion
Calories 83kcal 336kcal Triticale
Protein 3.08g 13.05g Triticale
Fats 0.24g 2.09g Triticale
Net carbs 14.08g 72.13g Triticale
Carbs 18.58g 72.13g Triticale
Magnesium 32mg 130mg Triticale
Calcium 10mg 37mg Triticale
Potassium 68mg 332mg Triticale
Iron 0.96mg 2.57mg Triticale
Sugar 0.1g Triticale
Fiber 4.5g Bulgur
Copper 0.075mg 0.457mg Triticale
Zinc 0.57mg 3.45mg Triticale
Phosphorus 40mg 358mg Triticale
Sodium 5mg 5mg
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Bulgur
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.9mg Triticale
Manganese 0.609mg 3.21mg Triticale
Selenium 0.6µg Bulgur
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.416mg Triticale
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.134mg Triticale
Vitamin B3 1mg 1.43mg Triticale
Vitamin B5 0.344mg 1.323mg Triticale
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.138mg Triticale
Vitamin K 0.5µg Bulgur
Folate 18µg 73µg Triticale
Choline 6.9mg Bulgur
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0.366g Bulgur
Monounsaturated Fat 0.031g 0.211g Triticale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.098g 0.913g Triticale
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.157mg Triticale
Threonine 0.089mg 0.405mg Triticale
Isoleucine 0.114mg 0.479mg Triticale
Leucine 0.208mg 0.911mg Triticale
Lysine 0.085mg 0.365mg Triticale
Methionine 0.048mg 0.204mg Triticale
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 0.638mg Triticale
Valine 0.139mg 0.609mg Triticale
Histidine 0.071mg 0.311mg Triticale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bulgur Triticale
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
27%
Triticale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Bulgur
105%
Triticale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Triticale
Triticale is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is cheaper?
Triticale
Triticale is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Triticale
Triticale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Triticale
Triticale is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bulgur
Bulgur is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.324g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bulgur
Bulgur is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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)

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. Triticale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169718/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.