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Nutmeg vs. Bulgur dry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between nutmeg and bulgur dry?

  • Nutmeg is higher in copper, fiber, calcium, folate, vitamin B1, and iron, yet bulgur dry is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 129% more.
  • Nutmeg has 5 times more calcium than bulgur dry. While nutmeg has 184mg of calcium, bulgur dry has only 35mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in bulgur dry is lower.
  • The glycemic index of nutmeg is lower.

We used Spices, nutmeg, ground and Bulgur, dry 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.
Nutmeg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 117% 11% 36% 92% 112% 53% 129% 2.2% 398% 13%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +425.7%
Contains more IronIron +23.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +206.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +43.8%
~equal in Sodium ~17mg
~equal in Manganese ~3.048mg

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.
Nutmeg
4
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 10% 1.7% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
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% 1.2% 0% 58% 27% 96% 63% 79% 0% 4.8% 20% 15%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +49.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +181.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +101.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +293.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +113.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +219.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
2
6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 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 FatsFats +2630.1%
Contains more OtherOther +54.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +110.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +53.9%
Contains more WaterWater +44.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
1
88% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 g
25% 18% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.232 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.541 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1761.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +54.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Bulgur dry DV% diff.
Saturated fat 25.94g 0.232g 117%
Copper 1.027mg 0.335mg 77%
Fats 36.31g 1.33g 54%
Fiber 20.8g 12.5g 33%
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 5.114mg 24%
Vitamin B5 1.045mg 21%
Calcium 184mg 35mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.342mg 14%
Protein 5.84g 12.29g 13%
Folate 76µg 27µg 12%
Phosphorus 213mg 300mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.232mg 10%
Calories 525kcal 342kcal 9%
Carbs 49.29g 75.87g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.22g 0.173g 8%
Iron 3.04mg 2.46mg 7%
Manganese 2.9mg 3.048mg 6%
Magnesium 183mg 164mg 5%
Choline 8.8mg 28.1mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.115mg 4%
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg 3%
Zinc 2.15mg 1.93mg 2%
Potassium 350mg 410mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.9µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 0.541g 1%
Vitamin A 5µg 0µg 1%
Selenium 1.6µg 2.3µg 1%
Net carbs 28.49g 63.37g N/A
Sugar 2.99g 0.41g N/A
Sodium 16mg 17mg 0%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.06mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0%
Threonine 0.354mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.455mg 0%
Leucine 0.83mg 0%
Lysine 0.339mg 0%
Methionine 0.19mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0%
Valine 0.554mg 0%
Histidine 0.285mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Bulgur dry
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
18%
Nutmeg
28%
Bulgur dry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
96%
Bulgur dry

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.58g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.708g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is cheaper (difference - $4)
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.
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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.