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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.
Contains more Calcium +102.9%
Contains less Sodium -88.2%
Contains more Selenium +765.2%
Contains more Iron +232.4%
Contains more Magnesium +507.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.1%
Contains more Potassium +135.6%
Contains more Zinc +89.2%
Contains more Copper +18%
Contains more Manganese +194.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 28% 20% 66% 16% 1% 28% 95% 135% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 93% 118% 129% 37% 3% 53% 112% 398% 13%
Contains more Calcium +102.9%
Contains less Sodium -88.2%
Contains more Selenium +765.2%
Contains more Iron +232.4%
Contains more Magnesium +507.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.1%
Contains more Potassium +135.6%
Contains more Zinc +89.2%
Contains more Copper +18%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.5%
Contains more Folate +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1800%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.232
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.114
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 56% 12% 95% 41% 105% 6% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 0% 59% 27% 96% 63% 79% 21% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.5%
Contains more Folate +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1800%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.232
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.114

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +63.6%
Contains more Fats +29.1%
Contains more Other +112.7%
Equal in Carbs - 75.87
Equal in Water - 9
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 Protein +63.6%
Contains more Fats +29.1%
Contains more Other +112.7%
Equal in Carbs - 75.87
Equal in Water - 9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +68%
34% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.294 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
25% 18% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.232 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.541 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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
Net carbs 79.09g 63.37g Semolina
Protein 7.51g 12.29g Bulgur dry
Fats 1.03g 1.33g Bulgur dry
Carbs 80.89g 75.87g Semolina
Calories 374kcal 342kcal Semolina
Starch 68.29g Semolina
Fructose 0.02g Semolina
Sugar 0.33g 0.41g Semolina
Fiber 1.8g 12.5g Bulgur dry
Calcium 71mg 35mg Semolina
Iron 0.74mg 2.46mg Bulgur dry
Magnesium 27mg 164mg Bulgur dry
Phosphorus 153mg 300mg Bulgur dry
Potassium 174mg 410mg Bulgur dry
Sodium 2mg 17mg Semolina
Zinc 1.02mg 1.93mg Bulgur dry
Copper 0.284mg 0.335mg Bulgur dry
Manganese 1.035mg 3.048mg Bulgur dry
Selenium 19.9µg 2.3µg Semolina
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Bulgur dry
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.06mg Bulgur dry
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
Folate 8µg 27µg Bulgur dry
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.9µg 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
Saturated Fat 0.294g 0.232g Bulgur dry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.258g 0.173g Semolina
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 0.541g Bulgur dry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Semolina Bulgur dry
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
26%
Semolina
29%
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.