Rye vs. Bulgur — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between rye and bulgur
- Bulgur has less manganese, fiber, phosphorus, copper, selenium, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, and zinc.
- Rye covers your daily manganese needs 86% more than bulgur.
- Bulgur contains 23 times less selenium than rye. Rye contains 13.9µg of selenium, while bulgur contains 0.6µg.
- The glycemic index of bulgur is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Rye grain 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +243.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +140% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +650% |
| Contains more IronIron | +174% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +389.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +364.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +730% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +323.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2216.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +8400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +454.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +796.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +327% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +323.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +254.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1080% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +111.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +340.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +235.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +579.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +308.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +361.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +633.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +571% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +682.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.7% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.577mg | 0.609mg | 86% |
| Fiber | 15.1g | 4.5g | 42% |
| Phosphorus | 332mg | 40mg | 42% |
| Copper | 0.367mg | 0.075mg | 32% |
| Selenium | 13.9µg | 0.6µg | 24% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.456mg | 0.344mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.316mg | 0.057mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2.63mg | 0.96mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.27mg | 1mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 75.86g | 18.58g | 19% |
| Magnesium | 110mg | 32mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 2.65mg | 0.57mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.251mg | 0.028mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.294mg | 0.083mg | 16% |
| Protein | 10.34g | 3.08g | 15% |
| Calories | 338kcal | 83kcal | 13% |
| Potassium | 510mg | 68mg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 0.85mg | 0.01mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 0.5µg | 5% |
| Folate | 38µg | 18µg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.767g | 0.098g | 4% |
| Choline | 30.4mg | 6.9mg | 4% |
| Fats | 1.63g | 0.24g | 2% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.197g | 0.042g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 60.76g | 14.08g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.98g | 0.1g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.208g | 0.031g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.289mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.208mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.563mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.286mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.153mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.435mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.317mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.189mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.11g | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
98%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rye is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bulgur is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.155g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)