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Candy bar vs. Bulgur dry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are candy bar and bulgur dry different?

  • Candy bar is higher in vitamin B6, copper, vitamin E, zinc, and vitamin B3; however, bulgur dry is richer in manganese, fiber, iron, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for candy bar is 11743% higher.
  • Candy bar contains 68 times more vitamin E than bulgur dry. While candy bar contains 4.1mg of vitamin E, bulgur dry contains only 0.06mg.
  • Bulgur dry has less saturated fat.

Candies, peanut bar and Bulgur, dry are the varieties used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 117% 11% 36% 92% 112% 53% 129% 2.2% 398% 13%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +122.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +131%
Contains more ZincZinc +104.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +104.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +49.1%
Contains more IronIron +153.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +145.2%
~equal in Potassium ~410mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~300mg

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.
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% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
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% 1.2% 0% 58% 27% 96% 63% 79% 0% 4.8% 20% 15%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +6733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +54.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44636.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +132%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~28.1mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
12% 76% 9%
Protein: 12.29 g
Fats: 1.33 g
Carbs: 75.87 g
Water: 9 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.1%
Contains more FatsFats +2433.8%
Contains more OtherOther +19.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +60.1%
Contains more WaterWater +462.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 g
25% 18% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.232 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.541 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9565.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1868.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Bulgur dry DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.342mg 11743%
Manganese 1.243mg 3.048mg 78%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0.541g 67%
Fats 33.7g 1.33g 50%
Copper 0.774mg 0.335mg 49%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 0.173g 41%
Fiber 4.1g 12.5g 34%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0.06mg 27%
Saturated fat 4.678g 0.232g 20%
Iron 0.97mg 2.46mg 19%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 5.114mg 18%
Zinc 3.94mg 1.93mg 18%
Magnesium 110mg 164mg 13%
Folate 75µg 27µg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.232mg 11%
Calories 522kcal 342kcal 9%
Carbs 47.4g 75.87g 9%
Sodium 156mg 17mg 6%
Protein 15.5g 12.29g 6%
Selenium 4.7µg 2.3µg 4%
Calcium 78mg 35mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 1.045mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.115mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.9µg 2%
Phosphorus 308mg 300mg 1%
Net carbs 43.3g 63.37g N/A
Potassium 407mg 410mg 0%
Sugar 42.22g 0.41g N/A
Choline 29.4mg 28.1mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.19mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0.354mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.455mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 0.83mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 0.339mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0.19mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.58mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 0.554mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0.285mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Bulgur dry
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
2748%
Candy bar
28%
Bulgur dry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
96%
Bulgur dry

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry contains less Sodium (difference - 139mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.446g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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.
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.

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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/nutrients
  2. Bulgur dry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170688/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.