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Glutinous rice vs. Bulgur — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Glutinous rice and Bulgur different?

  • Glutinous rice is richer in Selenium, while Bulgur is higher in Manganese, Fiber, Iron, and Magnesium.
  • Bulgur covers your daily need of Manganese 15% more than Glutinous rice.
  • Glutinous rice contains 9 times more Selenium than Bulgur. Glutinous rice contains 5.6µg of Selenium, while Bulgur contains 0.6µg.

Rice, white, glutinous, unenriched, cooked and Bulgur, cooked types were 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.
Contains more Selenium +833.3%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +585.7%
Contains more Magnesium +540%
Contains more Phosphorus +400%
Contains more Potassium +580%
Contains more Zinc +39%
Contains more Copper +53.1%
Contains more Manganese +132.4%
Equal in Sodium - 5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 4% 4% 1% 1% 12% 17% 35% 31%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 36% 23% 18% 6% 1% 16% 25% 80% 4%
Contains more Selenium +833.3%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +585.7%
Contains more Magnesium +540%
Contains more Phosphorus +400%
Contains more Potassium +580%
Contains more Zinc +39%
Contains more Copper +53.1%
Contains more Manganese +132.4%
Equal in Sodium - 5

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.
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Bulgur
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +244.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +219.2%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 5% 3% 6% 13% 6% 1% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 15% 7% 19% 21% 20% 14% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +244.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +219.2%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +13.5%
Contains more Protein +52.5%
Contains more Fats +26.3%
Contains more Other +385.7%
Equal in Water - 77.76
2% 21% 77%
Protein: 2.02 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 21.09 g
Water: 76.63 g
Other: 0.07 g
3% 19% 78%
Protein: 3.08 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 18.58 g
Water: 77.76 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more Carbs +13.5%
Contains more Protein +52.5%
Contains more Fats +26.3%
Contains more Other +385.7%
Equal in Water - 77.76

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.042
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.07 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.069 g
25% 18% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.098 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.042

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Glutinous rice Bulgur Opinion
Net carbs 20.09g 14.08g Glutinous rice
Protein 2.02g 3.08g Bulgur
Fats 0.19g 0.24g Bulgur
Carbs 21.09g 18.58g Glutinous rice
Calories 97kcal 83kcal Glutinous rice
Sugar 0.05g 0.1g Glutinous rice
Fiber 1g 4.5g Bulgur
Calcium 2mg 10mg Bulgur
Iron 0.14mg 0.96mg Bulgur
Magnesium 5mg 32mg Bulgur
Phosphorus 8mg 40mg Bulgur
Potassium 10mg 68mg Bulgur
Sodium 5mg 5mg
Zinc 0.41mg 0.57mg Bulgur
Copper 0.049mg 0.075mg Bulgur
Manganese 0.262mg 0.609mg Bulgur
Selenium 5.6µg 0.6µg Glutinous rice
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Bulgur
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.01mg Glutinous rice
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.057mg Bulgur
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.028mg Bulgur
Vitamin B3 0.29mg 1mg Bulgur
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.344mg Bulgur
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.083mg Bulgur
Folate 1µg 18µg Bulgur
Vitamin K 0µg 0.5µg Bulgur
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.048mg Bulgur
Threonine 0.072mg 0.089mg Bulgur
Isoleucine 0.087mg 0.114mg Bulgur
Leucine 0.167mg 0.208mg Bulgur
Lysine 0.073mg 0.085mg Bulgur
Methionine 0.047mg 0.048mg Bulgur
Phenylalanine 0.108mg 0.145mg Bulgur
Valine 0.123mg 0.139mg Bulgur
Histidine 0.047mg 0.071mg Bulgur
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.042g Glutinous rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.07g 0.031g Glutinous rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.069g 0.098g Bulgur

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Glutinous rice Bulgur
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
3%
Glutinous rice
8%
Bulgur
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Glutinous rice
21%
Bulgur

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is cheaper?
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bulgur
Bulgur is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bulgur
Bulgur is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bulgur
Bulgur is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (5 mg)
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. Glutinous rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169711/nutrients
  2. Bulgur - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170287/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.