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Lambsquarters vs. Bulgur — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Lambsquarters and Bulgur?

  • Lambsquarters are higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B1, and Manganese, yet Bulgur is higher in Vitamin B5.
  • Lambsquarters' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 89% more.

We used Lambsquarters, raw and Bulgur, cooked types 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 24% 93% 40% 45% 98% 12% 31% 5.6% 102% 4.9%
Bulgur
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 3% 6% 36% 25% 16% 17% 0.65% 79% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2990%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +564.7%
Contains more IronIron +25%
Contains more CopperCopper +290.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +80%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +28.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~32mg

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 267% 696% 0% 0% 40% 102% 23% 5.5% 63% 0% 0% 23% 0%
Bulgur
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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% 0.12% 0.2% 0% 14% 6.5% 19% 21% 19% 0% 1.3% 14% 3.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +579900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +180.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +230.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +273.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 7% 84% 3%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 84.3 g
Other: 3.4 g
Bulgur
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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 ProteinProtein +36.4%
Contains more FatsFats +233.3%
Contains more OtherOther +900%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +154.5%
~equal in Water ~77.76g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.351 g
Bulgur
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25% 18% 57%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.098 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +383.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +258.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -28.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lambsquarters Bulgur Opinion
Calories 43kcal 83kcal Bulgur
Protein 4.2g 3.08g Lambsquarters
Fats 0.8g 0.24g Lambsquarters
Vitamin C 80mg 0mg Lambsquarters
Net carbs 3.3g 14.08g Bulgur
Carbs 7.3g 18.58g Bulgur
Magnesium 34mg 32mg Lambsquarters
Calcium 309mg 10mg Lambsquarters
Potassium 452mg 68mg Lambsquarters
Iron 1.2mg 0.96mg Lambsquarters
Sugar 0.1g Lambsquarters
Fiber 4g 4.5g Bulgur
Copper 0.293mg 0.075mg Lambsquarters
Zinc 0.44mg 0.57mg Bulgur
Phosphorus 72mg 40mg Lambsquarters
Sodium 43mg 5mg Bulgur
Vitamin A 11600IU 2IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A RAE 580µg 0µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin E 0.01mg Bulgur
Manganese 0.782mg 0.609mg Lambsquarters
Selenium 0.9µg 0.6µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.057mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.44mg 0.028mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 1mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B5 0.092mg 0.344mg Bulgur
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.083mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin K 0.5µg Bulgur
Folate 30µg 18µg Lambsquarters
Choline 6.9mg Bulgur
Saturated Fat 0.059g 0.042g Bulgur
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g 0.031g Lambsquarters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.351g 0.098g Lambsquarters
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.048mg Bulgur
Threonine 0.163mg 0.089mg Lambsquarters
Isoleucine 0.253mg 0.114mg Lambsquarters
Leucine 0.35mg 0.208mg Lambsquarters
Lysine 0.354mg 0.085mg Lambsquarters
Methionine 0.049mg 0.048mg Lambsquarters
Phenylalanine 0.166mg 0.145mg Lambsquarters
Valine 0.226mg 0.139mg Lambsquarters
Histidine 0.116mg 0.071mg Lambsquarters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lambsquarters Bulgur
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
94%
Lambsquarters
8%
Bulgur
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Lambsquarters
21%
Bulgur

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur
Bulgur contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bulgur
Bulgur is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Lambsquarters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169244/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.