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Mackerel vs. Bulgur dry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mackerel and bulgur dry different?

  • Mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B2; however, bulgur dry is richer in manganese, fiber, copper, magnesium, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mackerel is 792% higher.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index (0) than bulgur dry (47).

Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Bulgur, dry are the varieties used 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 69% 4.5% 35% 59% 31% 26% 119% 11% 2.6% 281%
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 +2143.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +69.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +133.3%
Contains more IronIron +56.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +256.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +105.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15140%
~equal in Potassium ~410mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~300mg

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 1.3% 18% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +258.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +45.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +1250%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.045mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 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 ProteinProtein +94.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1239.1%
Contains more WaterWater +491.9%
Contains more OtherOther +235.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 45% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 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 +3949.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +694.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Bulgur dry DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 19µg 0µg 792%
Manganese 0.02mg 3.048mg 132%
Selenium 51.6µg 2.3µg 90%
Fiber 0g 12.5g 50%
Copper 0.094mg 0.335mg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.541g 25%
Carbs 0g 75.87g 25%
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg 25%
Fats 17.81g 1.33g 25%
Protein 23.85g 12.29g 23%
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.115mg 23%
Saturated fat 4.176g 0.232g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 7.006g 0.173g 17%
Magnesium 97mg 164mg 16%
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 5.114mg 11%
Iron 1.57mg 2.46mg 11%
Zinc 0.94mg 1.93mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.342mg 9%
Folate 2µg 27µg 6%
Vitamin A 54µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.232mg 6%
Choline 28.1mg 5%
Calories 262kcal 342kcal 4%
Sodium 83mg 17mg 3%
Phosphorus 278mg 300mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 2%
Calcium 15mg 35mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 1.045mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 63.37g N/A
Potassium 401mg 410mg 0%
Sugar 0.41g N/A
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.19mg 0%
Threonine 1.045mg 0.354mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.455mg 0%
Leucine 1.938mg 0.83mg 0%
Lysine 2.19mg 0.339mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0.19mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.58mg 0%
Valine 1.228mg 0.554mg 0%
Histidine 0.702mg 0.285mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel 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
217%
Mackerel
28%
Bulgur dry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
96%
Bulgur dry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.944g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is relatively richer in minerals
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.