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Cheese vs. Bulgur — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between cheese and bulgur

  • Cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and zinc; however, bulgur has more manganese.
  • Cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 94% more.
  • Bulgur is lower in cholesterol.
  • Bulgur has a higher glycemic index than cheese.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, cheddar and Bulgur, 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.
Cheese
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7000%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +538.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1037.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4650%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.5%
Contains more IronIron +585.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +150%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2155.6%

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.
Cheese
9
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% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Bulgur
3
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% 0.2% 0% 14% 6.5% 19% 21% 19% 0% 1.3% 14% 3.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +7000%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1428.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +380%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +139.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1594.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
3
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Bulgur
2
3% 19% 78%
Protein: 3.08 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 18.58 g
Water: 77.76 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +642.5%
Contains more FatsFats +13779.2%
Contains more OtherOther +991.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +501.3%
Contains more WaterWater +110%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
2
64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
Bulgur
1
25% 18% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.098 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +29725.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1350%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Bulgur DV% diff.
Saturated fat 18.867g 0.042g 86%
Calcium 710mg 10mg 70%
Phosphorus 455mg 40mg 59%
Fats 33.31g 0.24g 51%
Selenium 28.5µg 0.6µg 51%
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg 46%
Protein 22.87g 3.08g 40%
Vitamin A 330µg 0µg 37%
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg 33%
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.028mg 31%
Zinc 3.64mg 0.57mg 28%
Sodium 653mg 5mg 28%
Manganese 0.027mg 0.609mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 9.246g 0.031g 23%
Fiber 0g 4.5g 18%
Calories 404kcal 83kcal 16%
Iron 0.14mg 0.96mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.098g 9%
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 1mg 6%
Carbs 3.09g 18.58g 5%
Copper 0.03mg 0.075mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.01mg 5%
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0.5µg 2%
Folate 27µg 18µg 2%
Choline 16.5mg 6.9mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.057mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.344mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.083mg 1%
Magnesium 27mg 32mg 1%
Net carbs 3.09g 14.08g N/A
Potassium 76mg 68mg 0%
Sugar 0.48g 0.1g N/A
Trans fat 0.917g N/A
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0.089mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.114mg 0%
Leucine 1.939mg 0.208mg 0%
Lysine 1.025mg 0.085mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0.048mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.145mg 0%
Valine 1.404mg 0.139mg 0%
Histidine 0.547mg 0.071mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheese Bulgur
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
35%
Cheese
8%
Bulgur
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
21%
Bulgur

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese
Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bulgur
Bulgur is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur
Bulgur is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur
Bulgur contains less Sodium (difference - 648mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bulgur
Bulgur is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.825g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients
  2. Bulgur - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170287/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.