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Semolina vs. Bulgur dry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Semolina and Bulgur dry different?

  • Semolina is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B6, while Bulgur dry is higher in Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, Iron, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B5, and Potassium.
  • Bulgur dry covers your daily need of Manganese 88% more than Semolina.
  • Semolina contains 9 times more Selenium than Bulgur dry. Semolina contains 19.9µg of Selenium, while Bulgur dry contains 2.3µg.

Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 21% 15% 28% 95% 28% 66% 0.26% 135% 109%
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 +102.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +765.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +507.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +135.6%
Contains more IronIron +232.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +18%
Contains more ZincZinc +89.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +96.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +194.5%

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 0% 0% 0.6% 0% 56% 12% 95% 40% 104% 0% 0.25% 6% 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% 0.54% 1.2% 0% 58% 27% 96% 63% 79% 0% 4.8% 20% 15%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1800%
Contains more FolateFolate +237.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.232mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.114mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 81% 10%
Protein: 7.51 g
Fats: 1.03 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 9.86 g
Other: 0.71 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 ProteinProtein +63.6%
Contains more FatsFats +29.1%
Contains more OtherOther +112.7%
~equal in Carbs ~75.87g
~equal in Water ~9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.294 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.322 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 +49.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -21.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +68%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Semolina Bulgur dry Opinion
Calories 374kcal 342kcal Semolina
Protein 7.51g 12.29g Bulgur dry
Fats 1.03g 1.33g Bulgur dry
Net carbs 79.09g 63.37g Semolina
Carbs 80.89g 75.87g Semolina
Magnesium 27mg 164mg Bulgur dry
Calcium 71mg 35mg Semolina
Potassium 174mg 410mg Bulgur dry
Iron 0.74mg 2.46mg Bulgur dry
Sugar 0.33g 0.41g Semolina
Fiber 1.8g 12.5g Bulgur dry
Copper 0.284mg 0.335mg Bulgur dry
Zinc 1.02mg 1.93mg Bulgur dry
Starch 68.29g Semolina
Phosphorus 153mg 300mg Bulgur dry
Sodium 2mg 17mg Semolina
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Bulgur dry
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.06mg Bulgur dry
Manganese 1.035mg 3.048mg Bulgur dry
Selenium 19.9µg 2.3µg Semolina
Vitamin B1 0.224mg 0.232mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.115mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 5.114mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B5 0.672mg 1.045mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B6 0.452mg 0.342mg Semolina
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.9µg Bulgur dry
Folate 8µg 27µg Bulgur dry
Choline 28.1mg Bulgur dry
Saturated Fat 0.294g 0.232g Bulgur dry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.258g 0.173g Semolina
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 0.541g Bulgur dry
Tryptophan 0.103mg 0.19mg Bulgur dry
Threonine 0.271mg 0.354mg Bulgur dry
Isoleucine 0.339mg 0.455mg Bulgur dry
Leucine 0.656mg 0.83mg Bulgur dry
Lysine 0.215mg 0.339mg Bulgur dry
Methionine 0.183mg 0.19mg Bulgur dry
Phenylalanine 0.398mg 0.58mg Bulgur dry
Valine 0.47mg 0.554mg Bulgur dry
Histidine 0.185mg 0.285mg Bulgur dry
Fructose 0.02g Semolina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Semolina 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
24%
Semolina
28%
Bulgur dry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Semolina
96%
Bulgur dry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Semolina
Semolina is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.062g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Semolina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169758/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.