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Caramel vs. Bulgur dry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between caramel and bulgur dry?

  • Caramel is richer in vitamin B12, yet bulgur dry is richer in manganese, fiber, copper, magnesium, vitamin B3, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and zinc.
  • Bulgur dry's daily need coverage for manganese is 132% higher.
  • Bulgur dry has a lower glycemic index than caramel.

We used Candies, caramels and Bulgur, dry types in this comparison.

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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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
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 +294.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +864.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +91.6%
Contains more IronIron +1657.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1761.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +338.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +163.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +27609.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +27.8%

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 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +122.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +125.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3355.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +510.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +575%
Contains more CholineCholine +251.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.9µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 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 FatsFats +509%
Contains more OtherOther +19.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +167.2%
~equal in Carbs ~75.87g
~equal in Water ~9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 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 +791.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +542.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Bulgur dry DV% diff.
Manganese 0.011mg 3.048mg 132%
Fiber 0g 12.5g 50%
Magnesium 17mg 164mg 35%
Copper 0.018mg 0.335mg 35%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 5.114mg 31%
Iron 0.14mg 2.46mg 29%
Phosphorus 114mg 300mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.342mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.541g 20%
Protein 4.6g 12.29g 15%
Zinc 0.44mg 1.93mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.115mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.232mg 11%
Sodium 245mg 17mg 10%
Fats 8.1g 1.33g 10%
Calcium 138mg 35mg 10%
Saturated fat 2.476g 0.232g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 1.045mg 9%
Folate 4µg 27µg 6%
Potassium 214mg 410mg 6%
Choline 8mg 28.1mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.06mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 0.173g 3%
Calories 382kcal 342kcal 2%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Selenium 1.8µg 2.3µg 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Carbs 77g 75.87g 0%
Net carbs 77g 63.37g N/A
Sugar 65.5g 0.41g N/A
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1.9µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.19mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.354mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.455mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0.83mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0.339mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.19mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.58mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.554mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0.285mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel 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
16%
Caramel
28%
Bulgur dry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
96%
Bulgur dry

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry contains less Sodium (difference - 228mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.244g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is relatively richer in minerals
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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.