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Falafel vs. Bulgur dry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Falafel and Bulgur dry

  • Falafel has more Folate, and Iron, however, Bulgur dry is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Bulgur dry covers your daily Manganese needs 102% more than Falafel.
  • Bulgur dry has 17 times less Sodium than Falafel. Falafel has 294mg of Sodium, while Bulgur dry has 17mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Falafel, home-prepared 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.
Falafel
Falafel
3
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7
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry
Contains more Calcium +54.3%
Contains more Iron +39%
Contains more Potassium +42.7%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Zinc +28.7%
Contains more Copper +29.8%
Contains more Manganese +341.1%
Contains more Selenium +130%
Falafel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Bulgur dry
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 93% 118% 129% 37% 3% 53% 112% 398% 13%
Contains more Calcium +54.3%
Contains more Iron +39%
Contains more Potassium +42.7%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Zinc +28.7%
Contains more Copper +29.8%
Contains more Manganese +341.1%
Contains more Selenium +130%

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.
Falafel
Falafel
4
:
6
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry
Contains more Vitamin A +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.3%
Contains more Folate +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +389.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +257.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.6%
Falafel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 0% 0%
Bulgur dry
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 0% 59% 27% 96% 63% 79% 21% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.3%
Contains more Folate +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +389.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +257.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Falafel
Falafel
4
:
1
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry
Contains more Fats +1238.3%
Contains more Water +284.7%
Contains more Other +60.9%
Contains more Carbs +138.3%
Equal in Protein - 12.29
Falafel
13% 18% 32% 35% 2%
Protein: 13.31 g
Fats: 17.8 g
Carbs: 31.84 g
Water: 34.62 g
Other: 2.43 g
Bulgur dry
12% 76% 9%
Protein: 12.29 g
Fats: 1.33 g
Carbs: 75.87 g
Water: 9 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more Fats +1238.3%
Contains more Water +284.7%
Contains more Other +60.9%
Contains more Carbs +138.3%
Equal in Protein - 12.29

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Falafel
Falafel
2
:
1
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5779.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +668.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.3%
Falafel
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Bulgur dry
25% 18% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.232 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.541 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5779.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +668.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Bulgur dry Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 63.37g Bulgur dry
Protein 13.31g 12.29g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 1.33g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 75.87g Bulgur dry
Calories 333kcal 342kcal Bulgur dry
Sugar 0.41g Falafel
Fiber 12.5g Bulgur dry
Calcium 54mg 35mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 2.46mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 164mg Bulgur dry
Phosphorus 192mg 300mg Bulgur dry
Potassium 585mg 410mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 17mg Bulgur dry
Zinc 1.5mg 1.93mg Bulgur dry
Copper 0.258mg 0.335mg Bulgur dry
Manganese 0.691mg 3.048mg Bulgur dry
Selenium 1µg 2.3µg Bulgur dry
Vitamin A 13IU 9IU Falafel
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Falafel
Vitamin E 0.06mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.232mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.115mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 5.114mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 1.045mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.342mg Bulgur dry
Folate 93µg 27µg Falafel
Vitamin K 1.9µg Bulgur dry
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.19mg Bulgur dry
Threonine 0.492mg 0.354mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.455mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 0.83mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg 0.339mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.19mg Bulgur dry
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.58mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.554mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg 0.285mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 0.232g Bulgur dry
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 0.173g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.541g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Falafel Bulgur dry
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
18%
Falafel
29%
Bulgur dry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
96%
Bulgur dry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry contains less Sodium (difference - 277mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.151g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
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. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/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.