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Bulgur vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Bulgur and Watercress

  • Bulgur has more Fiber, Manganese, and Iron, however, Watercress has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Calcium, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Watercress is 208% higher.
  • Watercress has 9 times less Fiber than Bulgur. Bulgur has 4.5g of Fiber, while Watercress has 0.5g.

Food types used in this article are Bulgur, cooked and Watercress, raw.

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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
5
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 15% 36% 29% 7.5% 26% 3% 26% 5.3% 32% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.4%
Contains more IronIron +380%
Contains more ZincZinc +418.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +149.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +385.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50%
~equal in Copper ~0.077mg

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
2
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 143% 191% 20% 0% 23% 28% 3.8% 19% 30% 0% 625% 6.8% 4.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +400%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +159450%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +9900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +49900%
Contains more CholineCholine +30.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.31mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bulgur
3
3% 19% 78%
Protein: 3.08 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 18.58 g
Water: 77.76 g
Other: 0.34 g
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +33.9%
Contains more FatsFats +140%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1340.3%
Contains more WaterWater +22.3%
Contains more OtherOther +252.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bulgur
2
25% 18% 57%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.098 g
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.035 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +287.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +180%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -35.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bulgur Watercress Opinion
Calories 83kcal 11kcal Bulgur
Protein 3.08g 2.3g Bulgur
Fats 0.24g 0.1g Bulgur
Vitamin C 0mg 43mg Watercress
Net carbs 14.08g 0.79g Bulgur
Carbs 18.58g 1.29g Bulgur
Magnesium 32mg 21mg Bulgur
Calcium 10mg 120mg Watercress
Potassium 68mg 330mg Watercress
Iron 0.96mg 0.2mg Bulgur
Sugar 0.1g 0.2g Bulgur
Fiber 4.5g 0.5g Bulgur
Copper 0.075mg 0.077mg Watercress
Zinc 0.57mg 0.11mg Bulgur
Phosphorus 40mg 60mg Watercress
Sodium 5mg 41mg Bulgur
Vitamin A 2IU 3191IU Watercress
Vitamin A 0µg 160µg Watercress
Vitamin E 0.01mg 1mg Watercress
Manganese 0.609mg 0.244mg Bulgur
Selenium 0.6µg 0.9µg Watercress
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.09mg Watercress
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.12mg Watercress
Vitamin B3 1mg 0.2mg Bulgur
Vitamin B5 0.344mg 0.31mg Bulgur
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.129mg Watercress
Vitamin K 0.5µg 250µg Watercress
Folate 18µg 9µg Bulgur
Choline 6.9mg 9mg Watercress
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0.027g Watercress
Monounsaturated Fat 0.031g 0.008g Bulgur
Polyunsaturated fat 0.098g 0.035g Bulgur
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.03mg Bulgur
Threonine 0.089mg 0.133mg Watercress
Isoleucine 0.114mg 0.093mg Bulgur
Leucine 0.208mg 0.166mg Bulgur
Lysine 0.085mg 0.134mg Watercress
Methionine 0.048mg 0.02mg Bulgur
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 0.114mg Bulgur
Valine 0.139mg 0.137mg Bulgur
Histidine 0.071mg 0.04mg Bulgur

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bulgur Watercress
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
84%
Watercress
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Bulgur
18%
Watercress

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watercress
Watercress is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur
Bulgur is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur
Bulgur contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Watercress - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170068/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.