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Cheese vs. Bulgur dry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cheese and bulgur dry

  • Cheese has more calcium, selenium, and vitamin B12, while bulgur dry has more manganese, fiber, copper, magnesium, and vitamin B3.
  • Bulgur dry's daily need coverage for manganese is 131% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in bulgur dry is lower.
  • Cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cheese is 0, while the glycemic index of bulgur dry is 47.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cheddar and Bulgur, dry.

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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
4
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%
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 +1928.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +88.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1139.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +507.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +439.5%
Contains more IronIron +1657.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1016.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11188.9%

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
6
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%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1083.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +272.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +8567.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +154.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +418.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +70.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Folate ~27µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
4
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
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 +86.1%
Contains more FatsFats +2404.5%
Contains more WaterWater +311.3%
Contains more OtherOther +145.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2355.3%

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
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 +5244.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +162.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.8%

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 dry
Lower in Glycemic Index 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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Bulgur dry DV% diff.
Manganese 0.027mg 3.048mg 131%
Saturated fat 18.867g 0.232g 85%
Calcium 710mg 35mg 68%
Fiber 0g 12.5g 50%
Fats 33.31g 1.33g 49%
Selenium 28.5µg 2.3µg 48%
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg 46%
Vitamin A 330µg 0µg 37%
Copper 0.03mg 0.335mg 34%
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg 33%
Magnesium 27mg 164mg 33%
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 5.114mg 32%
Iron 0.14mg 2.46mg 29%
Sodium 653mg 17mg 28%
Carbs 3.09g 75.87g 24%
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.115mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 9.246g 0.173g 23%
Phosphorus 455mg 300mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.342mg 21%
Protein 22.87g 12.29g 21%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.232mg 17%
Zinc 3.64mg 1.93mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 1.045mg 13%
Potassium 76mg 410mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.541g 6%
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.06mg 4%
Calories 404kcal 342kcal 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Choline 16.5mg 28.1mg 2%
Net carbs 3.09g 63.37g N/A
Sugar 0.48g 0.41g N/A
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.9µg 0%
Folate 27µg 27µg 0%
Trans fat 0.917g N/A
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.19mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0.354mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.455mg 0%
Leucine 1.939mg 0.83mg 0%
Lysine 1.025mg 0.339mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0.19mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.58mg 0%
Valine 1.404mg 0.554mg 0%
Histidine 0.547mg 0.285mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Cheese 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
35%
Cheese
28%
Bulgur dry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
96%
Bulgur dry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry contains less Sodium (difference - 636mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.635g)
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.
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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.