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Oats vs. Bulgur dry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between oats and bulgur dry

  • Oats have more manganese, vitamin B1, copper, phosphorus, iron, zinc, and folate; however, bulgur dry is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and fiber.
  • Oats cover your daily manganese needs 81% more than bulgur dry.
  • Bulgur dry has 3 times less vitamin B1 than oats. Oats have 0.763mg of vitamin B1, while bulgur dry has 0.232mg.
  • Oats have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of oats is 59, while the glycemic index of bulgur dry is 47.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Oats 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.
Oats
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 16% 38% 177% 209% 108% 224% 0.26% 641% 0%
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 +54.3%
Contains more IronIron +91.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +86.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +105.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +74.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +61.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~164mg
~equal in Potassium ~410mg

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.
Oats
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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% 0% 0% 191% 32% 18% 81% 27% 0% 0% 42% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +228.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +107.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +432.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +187.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oats
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17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 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 +37.4%
Contains more FatsFats +418.8%
Contains more OtherOther +13.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.5%
~equal in Water ~9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oats
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21% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.217 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.535 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 +1159%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +368.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oats Bulgur dry DV% diff.
Manganese 4.916mg 3.048mg 81%
Vitamin B1 0.763mg 0.232mg 44%
Copper 0.626mg 0.335mg 32%
Phosphorus 523mg 300mg 32%
Iron 4.72mg 2.46mg 28%
Vitamin B3 0.961mg 5.114mg 26%
Zinc 3.97mg 1.93mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.342mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.535g 0.541g 13%
Fats 6.9g 1.33g 9%
Protein 16.89g 12.29g 9%
Fiber 10.6g 12.5g 8%
Folate 56µg 27µg 7%
Vitamin B5 1.349mg 1.045mg 6%
Choline 28.1mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.178g 0.173g 5%
Saturated fat 1.217g 0.232g 4%
Selenium 2.3µg 4%
Magnesium 177mg 164mg 3%
Carbs 66.27g 75.87g 3%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 2%
Calories 389kcal 342kcal 2%
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.115mg 2%
Calcium 54mg 35mg 2%
Sodium 2mg 17mg 1%
Potassium 429mg 410mg 1%
Net carbs 55.67g 63.37g N/A
Sugar 0.41g N/A
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0.19mg 0%
Threonine 0.575mg 0.354mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.694mg 0.455mg 0%
Leucine 1.284mg 0.83mg 0%
Lysine 0.701mg 0.339mg 0%
Methionine 0.312mg 0.19mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.895mg 0.58mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 0.554mg 0%
Histidine 0.405mg 0.285mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oats 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
30%
Oats
28%
Bulgur dry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%
Oats
96%
Bulgur dry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oats
Oats is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oats
Oats contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Oats
Oats is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oats
Oats is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.985g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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. Oats - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.