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Egg vs. Bulgur dry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between eggs and bulgur dry

  • Eggs have more copper, selenium, choline, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2, while bulgur dry has more manganese, fiber, magnesium, and vitamin B3.
  • Eggs' daily need coverage for copper is 185% higher.
  • Eggs have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of eggs is 0, while the glycemic index of bulgur dry is 47.

The food types used in this comparison are Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled 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.
Egg
Egg
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
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 +42.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +497%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1239.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1540%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +225.4%
Contains more IronIron +106.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +83.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +74.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11623.1%

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.
Egg
Egg
8
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% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
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 +1616.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +346.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +63%
Contains more CholineCholine +945.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +251.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7890.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +533.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
Egg
3
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 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 FatsFats +697.7%
Contains more WaterWater +729.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +6674.1%
Contains more OtherOther +41.1%
~equal in Protein ~12.29g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
Egg
2
37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 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 +2256.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +161.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg Bulgur dry DV% diff.
Copper 2mg 0.335mg 185%
Manganese 0.026mg 3.048mg 131%
Cholesterol 373mg 0mg 124%
Selenium 30.8µg 2.3µg 52%
Fiber 0g 12.5g 50%
Choline 293.8mg 28.1mg 48%
Vitamin B12 1.11µg 0µg 46%
Magnesium 10mg 164mg 37%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 5.114mg 32%
Vitamin B2 0.513mg 0.115mg 31%
Carbs 1.12g 75.87g 25%
Phosphorus 172mg 300mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.121mg 0.342mg 17%
Vitamin A 149µg 0µg 17%
Iron 1.19mg 2.46mg 16%
Saturated fat 3.267g 0.232g 14%
Fats 10.61g 1.33g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.232mg 14%
Vitamin D 87IU 0IU 11%
Vitamin D 2.2µg 0µg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.077g 0.173g 10%
Calories 155kcal 342kcal 9%
Potassium 126mg 410mg 8%
Zinc 1.05mg 1.93mg 8%
Vitamin B5 1.398mg 1.045mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.414g 0.541g 6%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.06mg 6%
Sodium 124mg 17mg 5%
Folate 44µg 27µg 4%
Calcium 50mg 35mg 2%
Protein 12.58g 12.29g 1%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.9µg 1%
Net carbs 1.12g 63.37g N/A
Sugar 1.12g 0.41g N/A
Tryptophan 0.153mg 0.19mg 0%
Threonine 0.604mg 0.354mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.686mg 0.455mg 0%
Leucine 1.075mg 0.83mg 0%
Lysine 0.904mg 0.339mg 0%
Methionine 0.392mg 0.19mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.668mg 0.58mg 0%
Valine 0.767mg 0.554mg 0%
Histidine 0.298mg 0.285mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.038g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Egg 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
53%
Egg
28%
Bulgur dry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Egg
96%
Bulgur dry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg
Egg is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry contains less Sodium (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.035g)
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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.