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English muffin vs. Bulgur dry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between English muffins and bulgur dry

  • English muffins contain less manganese, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B5 than bulgur dry.
  • Bulgur dry's daily need coverage for manganese is 117% higher.
  • Bulgur dry contains 27 times less sodium than English muffins. English muffins contain 464mg of sodium, while bulgur dry contains 17mg.
  • Bulgur dry has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of bulgur dry is 47, while the glycemic index of English muffins is 77.

The food types used in this comparison are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) 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 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
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 +48.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +681%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +213%
Contains more IronIron +176.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +159.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +175.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +125.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +753.8%

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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 0%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +37%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +226.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +134.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +695.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 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 +35.3%
Contains more WaterWater +367.8%
Contains more OtherOther +58.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +59.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +64.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 21% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 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 +74.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +64.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -10.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Bulgur dry DV% diff.
Manganese 0.357mg 3.048mg 117%
Fiber 2.7g 12.5g 39%
Magnesium 21mg 164mg 34%
Phosphorus 133mg 300mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.342mg 23%
Copper 0.129mg 0.335mg 23%
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 5.114mg 22%
Iron 0.89mg 2.46mg 20%
Sodium 464mg 17mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 1.045mg 12%
Zinc 0.7mg 1.93mg 11%
Carbs 46g 75.87g 10%
Protein 7.7g 12.29g 9%
Potassium 131mg 410mg 8%
Calories 235kcal 342kcal 5%
Choline 28.1mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.232mg 4%
Selenium 2.3µg 4%
Folate 37µg 27µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.115mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 0.541g 2%
Calcium 52mg 35mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 2%
Fats 1.8g 1.33g 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 43.3g 63.37g N/A
Sugar 0.41g N/A
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.259g 0.232g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.302g 0.173g 0%
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.19mg 0%
Threonine 0.242mg 0.354mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.455mg 0%
Leucine 0.553mg 0.83mg 0%
Lysine 0.241mg 0.339mg 0%
Methionine 0.139mg 0.19mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.58mg 0%
Valine 0.353mg 0.554mg 0%
Histidine 0.17mg 0.285mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
English muffin 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
14%
English muffin
28%
Bulgur dry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
96%
Bulgur dry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry contains less Sodium (difference - 447mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.