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Noodles vs. Bulgur — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Noodles and Bulgur

  • Noodles has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Phosphorus, while Bulgur has more Fiber, and Manganese.
  • Noodles covers your daily need of Selenium 42% more than Bulgur.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked and Bulgur, cooked.

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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.
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Bulgur
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +53.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +90%
Contains more Zinc +14%
Contains more Copper +30.7%
Contains more Selenium +3883.3%
Contains more Magnesium +52.4%
Contains more Potassium +78.9%
Contains more Manganese +93.3%
Equal in Sodium - 5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 56% 15% 33% 4% 1% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 36% 23% 18% 6% 1% 16% 25% 80% 4%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +53.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +90%
Contains more Zinc +14%
Contains more Copper +30.7%
Contains more Selenium +3883.3%
Contains more Magnesium +52.4%
Contains more Potassium +78.9%
Contains more Manganese +93.3%
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 A +950%
Contains more Vitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +407%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.7%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80.4%
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 2% 4% 3% 0% 73% 32% 39% 16% 11% 63% 12% 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 A +950%
Contains more Vitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +407%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.7%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Bulgur
Contains more Protein +47.4%
Contains more Fats +762.5%
Contains more Carbs +35.4%
Contains more Other +47.1%
Contains more Water +14.8%
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 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 Protein +47.4%
Contains more Fats +762.5%
Contains more Carbs +35.4%
Contains more Other +47.1%
Contains more Water +14.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Bulgur
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1774.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +463.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
25% 18% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.098 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1774.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +463.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Noodles Bulgur Opinion
Net carbs 23.96g 14.08g Noodles
Protein 4.54g 3.08g Noodles
Fats 2.07g 0.24g Noodles
Carbs 25.16g 18.58g Noodles
Calories 138kcal 83kcal Noodles
Sugar 0.4g 0.1g Bulgur
Fiber 1.2g 4.5g Bulgur
Calcium 12mg 10mg Noodles
Iron 1.47mg 0.96mg Noodles
Magnesium 21mg 32mg Bulgur
Phosphorus 76mg 40mg Noodles
Potassium 38mg 68mg Bulgur
Sodium 5mg 5mg
Zinc 0.65mg 0.57mg Noodles
Copper 0.098mg 0.075mg Noodles
Manganese 0.315mg 0.609mg Bulgur
Selenium 23.9µg 0.6µg Noodles
Vitamin A 21IU 2IU Noodles
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Noodles
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.01mg Noodles
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Noodles
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Noodles
Vitamin B1 0.289mg 0.057mg Noodles
Vitamin B2 0.136mg 0.028mg Noodles
Vitamin B3 2.077mg 1mg Noodles
Vitamin B5 0.263mg 0.344mg Bulgur
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.083mg Bulgur
Folate 84µg 18µg Noodles
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Noodles
Vitamin K 0µg 0.5µg Bulgur
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.048mg Bulgur
Threonine 0.138mg 0.089mg Noodles
Isoleucine 0.19mg 0.114mg Noodles
Leucine 0.365mg 0.208mg Noodles
Lysine 0.137mg 0.085mg Noodles
Methionine 0.086mg 0.048mg Noodles
Phenylalanine 0.24mg 0.145mg Noodles
Valine 0.22mg 0.139mg Noodles
Histidine 0.121mg 0.071mg Noodles
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg Bulgur
Trans Fat 0.029g Bulgur
Saturated Fat 0.419g 0.042g Bulgur
Monounsaturated Fat 0.581g 0.031g Noodles
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.098g Noodles

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Noodles 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
21%
Noodles
8%
Bulgur
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Noodles
21%
Bulgur

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Noodles
Noodles is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Noodles
Noodles is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur
Bulgur is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bulgur
Bulgur is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bulgur
Bulgur is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.377g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bulgur
Bulgur is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (5 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169732/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.