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Egg white vs. Bulgur dry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between egg whites and bulgur dry?

  • Egg whites are richer in selenium and vitamin B2, yet bulgur dry is richer in manganese, fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B6.
  • Bulgur dry's daily need coverage for manganese is 132% higher.
  • Egg whites have 9 times more selenium than bulgur dry. Egg whites have 20µg of selenium, while bulgur dry has 2.3µg.
  • Egg whites have a lower glycemic index than bulgur dry.

We used Egg, white, raw, fresh and Bulgur, dry types in this comparison.

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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 7.9% 2.1% 14% 3% 7.7% 0.82% 6.4% 22% 1.4% 109%
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 +769.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1390.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +151.5%
Contains more IronIron +2975%
Contains more CopperCopper +1356.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +6333.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1900%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +27609.1%

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.
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% 0% 0% 1% 101% 2% 11% 1.2% 11% 0% 3% 0.6%
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% 0% 1.2% 0% 58% 27% 96% 63% 79% 0% 4.8% 20% 15%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +281.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5700%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4770.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +6740%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +575%
Contains more CholineCholine +2454.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 88%
Protein: 10.9 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 87.57 g
Other: 0.63 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 WaterWater +873%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.8%
Contains more FatsFats +682.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10293.2%
Contains more OtherOther +139.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg white Bulgur dry DV% diff.
Manganese 0.011mg 3.048mg 132%
Fiber 0g 12.5g 50%
Phosphorus 15mg 300mg 41%
Magnesium 11mg 164mg 36%
Copper 0.023mg 0.335mg 35%
Selenium 20µg 2.3µg 32%
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 5.114mg 31%
Iron 0.08mg 2.46mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.342mg 26%
Carbs 0.73g 75.87g 25%
Vitamin B2 0.439mg 0.115mg 25%
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0.232mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 1.045mg 17%
Zinc 0.03mg 1.93mg 17%
Calories 52kcal 342kcal 15%
Potassium 163mg 410mg 7%
Folate 4µg 27µg 6%
Sodium 166mg 17mg 6%
Choline 1.1mg 28.1mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.541g 4%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Calcium 7mg 35mg 3%
Protein 10.9g 12.29g 3%
Fats 0.17g 1.33g 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.9µg 2%
Saturated fat 0g 0.232g 1%
Net carbs 0.73g 63.37g N/A
Sugar 0.71g 0.41g N/A
Vitamin E 0mg 0.06mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.173g 0%
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.19mg 0%
Threonine 0.449mg 0.354mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.661mg 0.455mg 0%
Leucine 1.016mg 0.83mg 0%
Lysine 0.806mg 0.339mg 0%
Methionine 0.399mg 0.19mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.686mg 0.58mg 0%
Valine 0.809mg 0.554mg 0%
Histidine 0.29mg 0.285mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Egg white 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
10%
Egg white
28%
Bulgur dry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Egg white
96%
Bulgur dry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.232g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg white
Egg white is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry contains less Sodium (difference - 149mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Egg white - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172183/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.