Penne vs. Bulgur dry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are penne and bulgur dry different?
- Penne is richer in calcium and monounsaturated fat, while bulgur dry is higher in fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, potassium, and zinc.
- Bulgur dry covers your daily need for fiber, 39% more than penne.
- Penne contains 15 times more sodium than bulgur dry. Penne contains 248mg of sodium, while bulgur dry contains 17mg.
KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Bulgur, dry types were used 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +154.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +446.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +236.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +207.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +75.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +154.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.1% |
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.
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.7 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
72.4 g
Other:
1.1 g
Protein:
12.29 g
Fats:
1.33 g
Carbs:
75.87 g
Water:
9 g
Other:
1.51 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +200.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +704.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +115.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +351.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +37.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.3 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 g
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 | +478% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +35.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 3.048mg | 133% | |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 12.5g | 39% |
| Copper | 0.335mg | 37% | |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 164mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.114mg | 32% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.342mg | 26% | |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 300mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.045mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 2.46mg | 21% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 75.87g | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.232mg | 19% | |
| Protein | 5.7g | 12.29g | 13% |
| Calories | 126kcal | 342kcal | 11% |
| Sodium | 248mg | 17mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 0.232g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 9% | |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 1.93mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 410mg | 8% |
| Folate | 27µg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 89mg | 35mg | 5% |
| Choline | 28.1mg | 5% | |
| Fats | 4g | 1.33g | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 4% | |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 0.173g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.541g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 63.37g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 0.41g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| 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?
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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
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28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
96%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bulgur dry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur dry is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur dry contains less Sodium (difference - 231mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.068g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bulgur dry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bulgur dry is relatively richer in vitamins