Pilaf vs. Bulgur dry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pilaf and bulgur dry
- Pilaf has more selenium, folate, and vitamin B1; however, bulgur dry has more manganese, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for bulgur dry is 94% higher.
- Bulgur dry has 77 times less sodium than pilaf. Pilaf has 1303mg of sodium, while bulgur dry has 17mg.
- Pilaf has a higher glycemic index than bulgur dry.
Food types used in this article are Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +137.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1308.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +412.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +118.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +101.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +91.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +94.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +245.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +159.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +17% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +685.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +32.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +46.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +280% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +60.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.42 g
Fats:
1.37 g
Carbs:
76.31 g
Water:
8.04 g
Other:
3.86 g
Protein:
12.29 g
Fats:
1.33 g
Carbs:
75.87 g
Water:
9 g
Other:
1.51 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +155.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.9% |
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Fats
~1.33g
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Carbs
~75.87g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.307 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.377 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 | +115.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -24.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +43.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.882mg | 3.048mg | 94% |
| Sodium | 1303mg | 17mg | 56% |
| Selenium | 32.4µg | 2.3µg | 55% |
| Folate | 212µg | 27µg | 46% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 12.5g | 45% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 164mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.603mg | 0.232mg | 31% |
| Starch | 71.23g | 29% | |
| Phosphorus | 154mg | 300mg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.166mg | 0.335mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 1.01mg | 1.93mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 410mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.715mg | 1.045mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.127mg | 5.114mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 35mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.342mg | 4% |
| Protein | 10.42g | 12.29g | 4% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 28.1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.087mg | 0.115mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.373g | 0.173g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.377g | 0.541g | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 1.9µg | 1% |
| Calories | 359kcal | 342kcal | 1% |
| Fats | 1.37g | 1.33g | 0% |
| Carbs | 76.31g | 75.87g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 75.11g | 63.37g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Iron | 2.44mg | 2.46mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.53g | 0.41g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.307g | 0.232g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.086mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.221mg | 0.354mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.279mg | 0.455mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.523mg | 0.83mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.189mg | 0.339mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.32mg | 0.58mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.374mg | 0.554mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 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
77%
96%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bulgur dry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur dry is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur dry contains less Sodium (difference - 1286mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.075g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bulgur dry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bulgur dry is relatively richer in minerals
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.