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Leek vs. Bulgur — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Leek and Bulgur different?

  • Leek is higher in Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin E , however, Bulgur is richer in Fiber, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Leek is 39% higher.

Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw and Bulgur, cooked 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.
Leek
5
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5
Bulgur
Contains more Calcium +490%
Contains more Iron +118.8%
Contains more Potassium +164.7%
Contains more Copper +60%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +375%
Contains more Manganese +26.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 79% 20% 15% 16% 3% 4% 40% 63% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 36% 23% 18% 6% 1% 16% 25% 80% 4%
Contains more Calcium +490%
Contains more Iron +118.8%
Contains more Potassium +164.7%
Contains more Copper +60%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +375%
Contains more Manganese +26.6%

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.
Leek
8
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2
Bulgur
Contains more Vitamin A +83250%
Contains more Vitamin E +9100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180.7%
Contains more Folate +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +9300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +145.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.057
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.028
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 101% 19% 0% 40% 15% 7% 8% 9% 54% 48% 0% 118%
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 A +83250%
Contains more Vitamin E +9100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180.7%
Contains more Folate +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +9300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +145.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.057
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.028

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Leek
3
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2
Bulgur
Contains more Fats +25%
Contains more Other +208.8%
Contains more Protein +105.3%
Contains more Carbs +31.3%
Equal in Water - 77.76
14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 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 Fats +25%
Contains more Other +208.8%
Contains more Protein +105.3%
Contains more Carbs +31.3%
Equal in Water - 77.76

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Leek
2
:
1
Bulgur
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +69.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +675%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.042
19% 2% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.166 g
25% 18% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.098 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +69.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +675%
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.
Leek Bulgur
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Leek Bulgur Opinion
Net carbs 12.35g 14.08g Bulgur
Protein 1.5g 3.08g Bulgur
Fats 0.3g 0.24g Leek
Carbs 14.15g 18.58g Bulgur
Calories 61kcal 83kcal Bulgur
Sugar 3.9g 0.1g Bulgur
Fiber 1.8g 4.5g Bulgur
Calcium 59mg 10mg Leek
Iron 2.1mg 0.96mg Leek
Magnesium 28mg 32mg Bulgur
Phosphorus 35mg 40mg Bulgur
Potassium 180mg 68mg Leek
Sodium 20mg 5mg Bulgur
Zinc 0.12mg 0.57mg Bulgur
Copper 0.12mg 0.075mg Leek
Manganese 0.481mg 0.609mg Bulgur
Selenium 1µg 0.6µg Leek
Vitamin A 1667IU 2IU Leek
Vitamin A RAE 83µg 0µg Leek
Vitamin E 0.92mg 0.01mg Leek
Vitamin C 12mg 0mg Leek
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.057mg Leek
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.028mg Leek
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1mg Bulgur
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.344mg Bulgur
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 0.083mg Leek
Folate 64µg 18µg Leek
Vitamin K 47µg 0.5µg Leek
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.048mg Bulgur
Threonine 0.063mg 0.089mg Bulgur
Isoleucine 0.052mg 0.114mg Bulgur
Leucine 0.096mg 0.208mg Bulgur
Lysine 0.078mg 0.085mg Bulgur
Methionine 0.018mg 0.048mg Bulgur
Phenylalanine 0.055mg 0.145mg Bulgur
Valine 0.056mg 0.139mg Bulgur
Histidine 0.025mg 0.071mg Bulgur
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0.042g Leek
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.031g Bulgur
Polyunsaturated fat 0.166g 0.098g Leek

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Leek 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
35%
Leek
8%
Bulgur
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Leek
21%
Bulgur

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Leek
Leek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Leek
Leek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Leek
Leek is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Leek
Leek is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur
Bulgur is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur
Bulgur contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
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.

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. Leek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169246/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.