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Mashed potato vs. Bulgur dry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mashed potato and Bulgur dry

  • Mashed potato contains less Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Zinc than Bulgur dry.
  • Bulgur dry's daily need coverage for Manganese is 128% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potato, mashed 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.
Contains more Calcium +94.4%
Contains more Iron +693.5%
Contains more Magnesium +993.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +408.5%
Contains more Potassium +43.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Zinc +777.3%
Contains more Copper +857.1%
Contains more Manganese +3010.2%
Contains more Selenium +187.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 93% 118% 129% 37% 3% 53% 112% 398% 13%
Contains more Calcium +94.4%
Contains more Iron +693.5%
Contains more Magnesium +993.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +408.5%
Contains more Potassium +43.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Zinc +777.3%
Contains more Copper +857.1%
Contains more Manganese +3010.2%
Contains more Selenium +187.5%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +1955.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +210.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1446.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +373.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185%
Contains more Folate +200%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 9% 0% 0% 4% 4% 21% 0% 28% 7% 9% 15%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 0% 59% 27% 96% 63% 79% 21% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1955.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +210.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1446.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +373.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185%
Contains more Folate +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +112%
Contains more Water +784.7%
Contains more Protein +644.8%
Contains more Carbs +417.9%
Contains more Other +19.8%
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 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 Fats +112%
Contains more Water +784.7%
Contains more Protein +644.8%
Contains more Carbs +417.9%
Contains more Other +19.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +316.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +148.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.8%
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
25% 18% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.232 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.541 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +316.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +148.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mashed potato Bulgur dry Opinion
Net carbs 13.35g 63.37g Bulgur dry
Protein 1.65g 12.29g Bulgur dry
Fats 2.82g 1.33g Mashed potato
Carbs 14.65g 75.87g Bulgur dry
Calories 89kcal 342kcal Bulgur dry
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.2g Mashed potato
Sugar 0.5g 0.41g Bulgur dry
Fiber 1.3g 12.5g Bulgur dry
Calcium 18mg 35mg Bulgur dry
Iron 0.31mg 2.46mg Bulgur dry
Magnesium 15mg 164mg Bulgur dry
Phosphorus 59mg 300mg Bulgur dry
Potassium 286mg 410mg Bulgur dry
Sodium 306mg 17mg Bulgur dry
Zinc 0.22mg 1.93mg Bulgur dry
Copper 0.035mg 0.335mg Bulgur dry
Manganese 0.098mg 3.048mg Bulgur dry
Selenium 0.8µg 2.3µg Bulgur dry
Vitamin A 185IU 9IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 0µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.06mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.232mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.115mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 5.114mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B5 1.045mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.342mg Bulgur dry
Folate 9µg 27µg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Mashed potato
Vitamin K 5.9µg 1.9µg Mashed potato
Tryptophan 0.19mg Bulgur dry
Threonine 0.354mg Bulgur dry
Isoleucine 0.455mg Bulgur dry
Leucine 0.83mg Bulgur dry
Lysine 0.339mg Bulgur dry
Methionine 0.19mg Bulgur dry
Phenylalanine 0.58mg Bulgur dry
Valine 0.554mg Bulgur dry
Histidine 0.285mg Bulgur dry
Trans Fat 0.105g Bulgur dry
Saturated Fat 0.577g 0.232g Bulgur dry
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.72g 0.173g Mashed potato
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 0.541g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g Mashed potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mashed potato Bulgur dry
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
9%
Mashed potato
29%
Bulgur dry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
96%
Bulgur dry

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.345g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is relatively richer in minerals
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. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/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.