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Corn grain vs. Bulgur — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Corn grain and Bulgur?

  • Corn grain is richer than Bulgur in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Corn grain's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 41% more.
  • Corn grain has 26 times more Selenium than Bulgur. While Corn grain has 15.5µg of Selenium, Bulgur has only 0.6µg.

We used Corn grain, yellow and Bulgur, cooked types 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 91% 2.1% 25% 102% 105% 60% 90% 4.6% 63% 85%
Bulgur
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium +296.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +322.1%
Contains more IronIron +182.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +318.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +287.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +425%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2483.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25.6%

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.
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% 13% 9.8% 0% 96% 46% 68% 25% 144% 0% 0.75% 14% 0%
Bulgur
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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% 0.12% 0.2% 0% 14% 6.5% 19% 21% 19% 0% 1.3% 14% 3.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +10600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +575.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +617.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +262.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +649.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +66.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~18µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 5% 74% 10%
Protein: 9.42 g
Fats: 4.74 g
Carbs: 74.26 g
Water: 10.37 g
Other: 1.21 g
Bulgur
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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 +205.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1875%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +299.7%
Contains more OtherOther +255.9%
Contains more WaterWater +649.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 31% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.667 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.251 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.163 g
Bulgur
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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 +3935.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2107.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn grain Bulgur Opinion
Calories 365kcal 83kcal Corn grain
Protein 9.42g 3.08g Corn grain
Fats 4.74g 0.24g Corn grain
Net carbs 66.96g 14.08g Corn grain
Carbs 74.26g 18.58g Corn grain
Magnesium 127mg 32mg Corn grain
Calcium 7mg 10mg Bulgur
Potassium 287mg 68mg Corn grain
Iron 2.71mg 0.96mg Corn grain
Sugar 0.64g 0.1g Bulgur
Fiber 7.3g 4.5g Corn grain
Copper 0.314mg 0.075mg Corn grain
Zinc 2.21mg 0.57mg Corn grain
Phosphorus 210mg 40mg Corn grain
Sodium 35mg 5mg Bulgur
Vitamin A 214IU 2IU Corn grain
Vitamin A 11µg 0µg Corn grain
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.01mg Corn grain
Manganese 0.485mg 0.609mg Bulgur
Selenium 15.5µg 0.6µg Corn grain
Vitamin B1 0.385mg 0.057mg Corn grain
Vitamin B2 0.201mg 0.028mg Corn grain
Vitamin B3 3.627mg 1mg Corn grain
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.344mg Corn grain
Vitamin B6 0.622mg 0.083mg Corn grain
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.5µg Bulgur
Folate 19µg 18µg Corn grain
Choline 6.9mg Bulgur
Saturated Fat 0.667g 0.042g Bulgur
Monounsaturated Fat 1.251g 0.031g Corn grain
Polyunsaturated fat 2.163g 0.098g Corn grain
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0.048mg Corn grain
Threonine 0.354mg 0.089mg Corn grain
Isoleucine 0.337mg 0.114mg Corn grain
Leucine 1.155mg 0.208mg Corn grain
Lysine 0.265mg 0.085mg Corn grain
Methionine 0.197mg 0.048mg Corn grain
Phenylalanine 0.463mg 0.145mg Corn grain
Valine 0.477mg 0.139mg Corn grain
Histidine 0.287mg 0.071mg Corn grain

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn grain 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
32%
Corn grain
8%
Bulgur
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corn grain
21%
Bulgur

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn grain
Corn grain is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Corn grain
Corn grain is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn grain
Corn grain is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur
Bulgur is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur
Bulgur contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bulgur
Bulgur is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.625g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bulgur
Bulgur is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Corn grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170288/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.