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Scallion vs. Bulgur — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Scallion and Bulgur

  • Scallion has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Iron, Calcium, Potassium, and Vitamin A, however, Bulgur has more Manganese, Fiber, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Scallion is 172% higher.

Food types used in this article are Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 22% 24% 56% 28% 11% 16% 2.1% 21% 3.3%
Bulgur
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 3% 6% 36% 25% 16% 17% 0.65% 79% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +620%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +305.9%
Contains more IronIron +54.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more ZincZinc +46.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +280.6%
~equal in Copper ~0.075mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~40mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.6µg

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 63% 60% 11% 0% 14% 18% 9.8% 4.5% 14% 0% 518% 48% 3.1%
Bulgur
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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% 0.12% 0.2% 0% 14% 6.5% 19% 21% 19% 0% 1.3% 14% 3.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +49750%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +41300%
Contains more FolateFolate +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +358.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +21.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.057mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
Bulgur
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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 WaterWater +15.5%
Contains more OtherOther +138.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +68.3%
Contains more FatsFats +26.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +153.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.074 g
Bulgur
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25% 18% 57%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.098 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -23.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +14.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +32.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallion Bulgur Opinion
Calories 32kcal 83kcal Bulgur
Protein 1.83g 3.08g Bulgur
Fats 0.19g 0.24g Bulgur
Vitamin C 18.8mg 0mg Scallion
Net carbs 4.74g 14.08g Bulgur
Carbs 7.34g 18.58g Bulgur
Magnesium 20mg 32mg Bulgur
Calcium 72mg 10mg Scallion
Potassium 276mg 68mg Scallion
Iron 1.48mg 0.96mg Scallion
Sugar 2.33g 0.1g Bulgur
Fiber 2.6g 4.5g Bulgur
Copper 0.083mg 0.075mg Scallion
Zinc 0.39mg 0.57mg Bulgur
Phosphorus 37mg 40mg Bulgur
Sodium 16mg 5mg Bulgur
Vitamin A 997IU 2IU Scallion
Vitamin A 50µg 0µg Scallion
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.01mg Scallion
Manganese 0.16mg 0.609mg Bulgur
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.057mg Bulgur
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.028mg Scallion
Vitamin B3 0.525mg 1mg Bulgur
Vitamin B5 0.075mg 0.344mg Bulgur
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.083mg Bulgur
Vitamin K 207µg 0.5µg Scallion
Folate 64µg 18µg Scallion
Choline 5.7mg 6.9mg Bulgur
Saturated Fat 0.032g 0.042g Scallion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.027g 0.031g Bulgur
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0.098g Bulgur
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.048mg Bulgur
Threonine 0.072mg 0.089mg Bulgur
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0.114mg Bulgur
Leucine 0.109mg 0.208mg Bulgur
Lysine 0.091mg 0.085mg Scallion
Methionine 0.02mg 0.048mg Bulgur
Phenylalanine 0.059mg 0.145mg Bulgur
Valine 0.081mg 0.139mg Bulgur
Histidine 0.032mg 0.071mg Bulgur

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Scallion Bulgur
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
59%
Scallion
8%
Bulgur
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Scallion
21%
Bulgur

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur
Bulgur is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur
Bulgur contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
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. Scallion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170005/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.