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Chicken meat vs. Bulgur dry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between chicken meat and bulgur dry

  • Chicken meat has more selenium and vitamin B3, while bulgur dry has more manganese, fiber, magnesium, copper, phosphorus, and iron.
  • Bulgur dry's daily need coverage for manganese is 132% higher.
  • Chicken meat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chicken meat is 0, while the glycemic index of bulgur dry is 47.

The food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 4.5% 20% 47% 22% 53% 78% 11% 2.6% 130%
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 SeleniumSelenium +939.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +613%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +83.9%
Contains more IronIron +95.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +407.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15140%
~equal in Zinc ~1.93mg

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% 16% 5.4% 0% 16% 39% 159% 62% 92% 38% 6% 3.8% 36%
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 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +66%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +26.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +134.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +268.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +440%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.045mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 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 +122.1%
Contains more FatsFats +922.6%
Contains more WaterWater +560.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Other ~1.51g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 44% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.97 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 +2986.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +449%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken meat Bulgur dry DV% diff.
Manganese 0.02mg 3.048mg 132%
Fiber 0g 12.5g 50%
Selenium 23.9µg 2.3µg 39%
Magnesium 23mg 164mg 34%
Protein 27.3g 12.29g 30%
Copper 0.066mg 0.335mg 30%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Carbs 0g 75.87g 25%
Vitamin B3 8.487mg 5.114mg 21%
Fats 13.6g 1.33g 19%
Phosphorus 182mg 300mg 17%
Saturated fat 3.79g 0.232g 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.97g 0.541g 16%
Iron 1.26mg 2.46mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.232mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.34g 0.173g 13%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Choline 65.9mg 28.1mg 7%
Folate 5µg 27µg 6%
Potassium 223mg 410mg 6%
Vitamin A 48µg 0µg 5%
Calories 239kcal 342kcal 5%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.342mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.115mg 4%
Sodium 82mg 17mg 3%
Calcium 15mg 35mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.06mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 63.37g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 0g 0.41g N/A
Zinc 1.94mg 1.93mg 0%
Vitamin B5 1.03mg 1.045mg 0%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.9µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.305mg 0.19mg 0%
Threonine 1.128mg 0.354mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.362mg 0.455mg 0%
Leucine 1.986mg 0.83mg 0%
Lysine 2.223mg 0.339mg 0%
Methionine 0.726mg 0.19mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.061mg 0.58mg 0%
Valine 1.325mg 0.554mg 0%
Histidine 0.802mg 0.285mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken meat 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
36%
Chicken meat
28%
Bulgur dry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken meat
96%
Bulgur dry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.558g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is relatively richer in minerals

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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.