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Peppermint vs. Bulgur — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Peppermint and Bulgur?

  • Peppermint is richer than Bulgur in Iron, Vitamin C, Copper, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Potassium, and Fiber.
  • Peppermint's daily need coverage for Iron is 52% more.

We used Peppermint, fresh and Bulgur, cooked 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.
Contains more Calcium +2330%
Contains more Iron +429.2%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.5%
Contains more Potassium +736.8%
Contains more Zinc +94.7%
Contains more Copper +338.7%
Contains more Manganese +93.1%
Contains less Sodium -83.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 73% 191% 58% 32% 51% 5% 31% 110% 154% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 36% 23% 18% 6% 1% 16% 25% 80% 4%
Contains more Calcium +2330%
Contains more Iron +429.2%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.5%
Contains more Potassium +736.8%
Contains more Zinc +94.7%
Contains more Copper +338.7%
Contains more Manganese +93.1%
Contains less Sodium -83.9%

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.
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Bulgur
Contains more Vitamin A +212300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.4%
Contains more Folate +533.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.344
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 255% 0% 0% 106% 21% 62% 32% 21% 30% 86% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 15% 7% 19% 21% 20% 14% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +212300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.4%
Contains more Folate +533.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.344

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +21.8%
Contains more Fats +291.7%
Contains more Other +420.6%
Contains more Carbs +24.8%
Equal in Water - 77.76
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
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 Protein +21.8%
Contains more Fats +291.7%
Contains more Other +420.6%
Contains more Carbs +24.8%
Equal in Water - 77.76

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +418.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.031
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
25% 18% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.098 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +418.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.031

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Bulgur Opinion
Net carbs 6.89g 14.08g Bulgur
Protein 3.75g 3.08g Peppermint
Fats 0.94g 0.24g Peppermint
Carbs 14.89g 18.58g Bulgur
Calories 70kcal 83kcal Bulgur
Sugar 0.1g Peppermint
Fiber 8g 4.5g Peppermint
Calcium 243mg 10mg Peppermint
Iron 5.08mg 0.96mg Peppermint
Magnesium 80mg 32mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 73mg 40mg Peppermint
Potassium 569mg 68mg Peppermint
Sodium 31mg 5mg Bulgur
Zinc 1.11mg 0.57mg Peppermint
Copper 0.329mg 0.075mg Peppermint
Manganese 1.176mg 0.609mg Peppermint
Selenium 0.6µg Bulgur
Vitamin A 4248IU 2IU Peppermint
Vitamin A RAE 212µg 0µg Peppermint
Vitamin E 0.01mg Bulgur
Vitamin C 31.8mg 0mg Peppermint
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.057mg Peppermint
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.028mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 1mg Peppermint
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.344mg Bulgur
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.083mg Peppermint
Folate 114µg 18µg Peppermint
Vitamin K 0.5µg Bulgur
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0.048mg Peppermint
Threonine 0.154mg 0.089mg Peppermint
Isoleucine 0.154mg 0.114mg Peppermint
Leucine 0.281mg 0.208mg Peppermint
Lysine 0.161mg 0.085mg Peppermint
Methionine 0.053mg 0.048mg Peppermint
Phenylalanine 0.191mg 0.145mg Peppermint
Valine 0.187mg 0.139mg Peppermint
Histidine 0.075mg 0.071mg Peppermint
Saturated Fat 0.246g 0.042g Bulgur
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 0.031g Peppermint
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 0.098g Peppermint

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peppermint Bulgur
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
51%
Peppermint
8%
Bulgur
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
21%
Bulgur

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur
Bulgur contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bulgur
Bulgur is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.204g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bulgur
Bulgur is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Bulgur
Bulgur is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/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.