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Sardine vs. Bulgur dry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between sardine and bulgur dry

  • Sardine has more vitamin B12, selenium, calcium, vitamin D, and phosphorus; however, bulgur dry is richer in manganese, fiber, magnesium, and copper.
  • Sardine covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 373% more than bulgur dry.
  • Bulgur dry has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of bulgur dry is 47, while the glycemic index of sardine is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone 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 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
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 +991.4%
Contains more IronIron +18.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2191.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +320.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +80.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +47.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2722.2%
~equal in Potassium ~410mg

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% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
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 +3300%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +36.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +166.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +62.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +104.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +170%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.114mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 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 +100.3%
Contains more FatsFats +760.9%
Contains more WaterWater +562.3%
Contains more OtherOther +186.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 37% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 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 +2136.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +851.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Bulgur dry DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg 373%
Manganese 0.108mg 3.048mg 128%
Selenium 52.7µg 2.3µg 92%
Fiber 0g 12.5g 50%
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg 47%
Calcium 382mg 35mg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.541g 31%
Magnesium 39mg 164mg 30%
Phosphorus 490mg 300mg 27%
Protein 24.62g 12.29g 25%
Carbs 0g 75.87g 25%
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU 24%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg 24%
Copper 0.186mg 0.335mg 17%
Fats 11.45g 1.33g 16%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.342mg 13%
Sodium 307mg 17mg 13%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 0.06mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.232mg 13%
Choline 75mg 28.1mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.115mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 0.173g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 1.045mg 8%
Calories 208kcal 342kcal 7%
Iron 2.92mg 2.46mg 6%
Zinc 1.31mg 1.93mg 6%
Saturated fat 1.528g 0.232g 6%
Vitamin A 32µg 0µg 4%
Folate 10µg 27µg 4%
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 5.114mg 1%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 1.9µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 63.37g N/A
Potassium 397mg 410mg 0%
Sugar 0g 0.41g N/A
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.19mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0.354mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.455mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 0.83mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 0.339mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0.19mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.58mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 0.554mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0.285mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sardine 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
119%
Sardine
28%
Bulgur dry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
96%
Bulgur dry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry contains less Sodium (difference - 290mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.296g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is cheaper (difference - $5)
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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.