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Pistachio vs. Bulgur dry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pistachios and bulgur dry

  • Pistachios have more copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin E, iron, and potassium, while bulgur dry has more manganese and vitamin B3.
  • Pistachios cover your daily need for copper, 107% more than bulgur dry.
  • Pistachios contain 48 times more vitamin E than bulgur dry. While pistachios contain 2.86mg of vitamin E, bulgur dry contains only 0.06mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in bulgur dry is lower.
  • Pistachios have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pistachios is 28, while the glycemic index of bulgur dry is 47.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 38%
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 CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +150%
Contains more IronIron +59.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +288.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +14%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +204.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +154%

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 19% 8.7% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
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 EVitamin E +4666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +397.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +293.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +101%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 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 ProteinProtein +64%
Contains more FatsFats +3307.5%
Contains more OtherOther +97.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +179.2%
Contains more WaterWater +105.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 53% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.907 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.38 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 +13343.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2558%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Bulgur dry DV% diff.
Copper 1.3mg 0.335mg 107%
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.342mg 104%
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 0.541g 92%
Manganese 1.2mg 3.048mg 80%
Fats 45.32g 1.33g 68%
Monounsaturated fat 23.257g 0.173g 58%
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.232mg 53%
Phosphorus 490mg 300mg 27%
Saturated fat 5.907g 0.232g 26%
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 5.114mg 24%
Vitamin E 2.86mg 0.06mg 19%
Potassium 1025mg 410mg 18%
Iron 3.92mg 2.46mg 18%
Carbs 27.17g 75.87g 16%
Protein 20.16g 12.29g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 1.045mg 11%
Calories 560kcal 342kcal 11%
Magnesium 121mg 164mg 10%
Selenium 7µg 2.3µg 9%
Fiber 10.6g 12.5g 8%
Calcium 105mg 35mg 7%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0mg 6%
Folate 51µg 27µg 6%
Choline 28.1mg 5%
Vitamin A 26µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.115mg 3%
Zinc 2.2mg 1.93mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 2%
Sodium 1mg 17mg 1%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Net carbs 16.57g 63.37g N/A
Sugar 7.66g 0.41g N/A
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.19mg 0%
Threonine 0.684mg 0.354mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0.455mg 0%
Leucine 1.604mg 0.83mg 0%
Lysine 1.138mg 0.339mg 0%
Methionine 0.36mg 0.19mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0.58mg 0%
Valine 1.249mg 0.554mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0.285mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pistachio 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
63%
Pistachio
28%
Bulgur dry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
96%
Bulgur dry

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.25g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.675g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.