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Cocoa bean vs. Bulgur dry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cocoa bean and bulgur dry different?

  • Cocoa bean is higher than bulgur dry in copper, iron, magnesium, fiber, potassium, phosphorus, zinc, manganese, and vitamin B2.
  • Cocoa bean covers your daily need for copper, 364% more than bulgur dry.
  • Cocoa bean contains 33 times more saturated fat than bulgur dry. Cocoa bean contains 7.76g of saturated fat, while bulgur dry contains 0.232g.

Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali and Bulgur, dry types were 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 340% 33% 221% 582% 1202% 174% 312% 2.5% 487% 72%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +190.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +217.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +512%
Contains more IronIron +530.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +976.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +230.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +142.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +473.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10.5%

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% 2% 0% 28% 106% 45% 15% 27% 0% 6% 24% 6.2%
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 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +26.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +110.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +113.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +311.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +189.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +146.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 13% 58% 3% 8%
Protein: 18.1 g
Fats: 13.1 g
Carbs: 58.3 g
Water: 2.7 g
Other: 7.8 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 +47.3%
Contains more FatsFats +885%
Contains more OtherOther +416.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.1%
Contains more WaterWater +233.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
62% 35% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.76 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.42 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 +2437.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +28.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa bean Bulgur dry DV% diff.
Copper 3.607mg 0.335mg 364%
Iron 15.52mg 2.46mg 163%
Magnesium 476mg 164mg 74%
Fiber 29.8g 12.5g 69%
Potassium 2509mg 410mg 62%
Phosphorus 728mg 300mg 61%
Zinc 6.37mg 1.93mg 40%
Saturated fat 7.76g 0.232g 34%
Manganese 3.737mg 3.048mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.46mg 0.115mg 27%
Selenium 13.2µg 2.3µg 20%
Caffeine 78mg 0mg 20%
Fats 13.1g 1.33g 18%
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.342mg 17%
Vitamin B3 2.4mg 5.114mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 1.045mg 16%
Protein 18.1g 12.29g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.39g 0.173g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.232mg 10%
Calcium 111mg 35mg 8%
Calories 220kcal 342kcal 6%
Carbs 58.3g 75.87g 6%
Choline 11.4mg 28.1mg 3%
Folate 32µg 27µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.42g 0.541g 1%
Net carbs 28.5g 63.37g N/A
Sugar 1.76g 0.41g N/A
Sodium 19mg 17mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.9µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.271mg 0.19mg 0%
Threonine 0.716mg 0.354mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.701mg 0.455mg 0%
Leucine 1.097mg 0.83mg 0%
Lysine 0.907mg 0.339mg 0%
Methionine 0.187mg 0.19mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.869mg 0.58mg 0%
Valine 1.086mg 0.554mg 0%
Histidine 0.312mg 0.285mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cocoa bean 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
20%
Cocoa bean
28%
Bulgur dry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
343%
Cocoa bean
96%
Bulgur dry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.528g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Cocoa bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169594/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.