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Peppermint vs. Bulgur dry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between peppermint and bulgur dry?

  • Peppermint is richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, folate, and calcium, yet bulgur dry is richer in manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B3, magnesium, and fiber.
  • Peppermint's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 85% higher.
  • Bulgur dry has a lower glycemic index than peppermint.

We used Peppermint, fresh and Bulgur, dry types in this comparison.

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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 57% 73% 50% 191% 110% 30% 31% 4% 153% 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 +594.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.8%
Contains more IronIron +106.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +105%
Contains more ZincZinc +73.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +311%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +159.2%
~equal in Copper ~0.335mg

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 106% 71% 0% 0% 21% 61% 32% 20% 30% 0% 0% 86% 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 B2Vitamin B2 +131.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +182.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +199.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +209.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +165.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 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 WaterWater +773.9%
Contains more OtherOther +17.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +227.7%
Contains more FatsFats +41.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +409.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 4% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.246 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.508 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 +424.2%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.232g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.541g

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 dry
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Bulgur dry DV% diff.
Manganese 1.176mg 3.048mg 81%
Vitamin C 31.8mg 0mg 35%
Iron 5.08mg 2.46mg 33%
Phosphorus 73mg 300mg 32%
Vitamin A 212µg 0µg 24%
Folate 114µg 27µg 22%
Calcium 243mg 35mg 21%
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 5.114mg 21%
Carbs 14.89g 75.87g 20%
Magnesium 80mg 164mg 20%
Fiber 8g 12.5g 18%
Protein 3.75g 12.29g 17%
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.342mg 16%
Calories 70kcal 342kcal 14%
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 1.045mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.232mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.115mg 12%
Zinc 1.11mg 1.93mg 7%
Potassium 569mg 410mg 5%
Choline 28.1mg 5%
Selenium 2.3µg 4%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 2%
Sodium 31mg 17mg 1%
Copper 0.329mg 0.335mg 1%
Fats 0.94g 1.33g 1%
Net carbs 6.89g 63.37g N/A
Sugar 0.41g N/A
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.246g 0.232g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.033g 0.173g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 0.541g 0%
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0.19mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 0.354mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.154mg 0.455mg 0%
Leucine 0.281mg 0.83mg 0%
Lysine 0.161mg 0.339mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0.19mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.191mg 0.58mg 0%
Valine 0.187mg 0.554mg 0%
Histidine 0.075mg 0.285mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Peppermint 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
33%
Peppermint
28%
Bulgur dry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
96%
Bulgur dry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/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.