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Somen noodles vs. Bulgur — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Somen noodles and Bulgur

  • The amount of Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Copper, Iron, and Vitamin B6 in Bulgur is higher than in Somen noodles.
  • Bulgur covers your daily Manganese needs 16% more than Somen noodles.
  • Bulgur has 32 times less Sodium than Somen noodles. Somen noodles has 161mg of Sodium, while Bulgur has 5mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Noodles, japanese, somen, cooked 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 Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +84.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1500%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.1%
Contains more Potassium +134.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Zinc +159.1%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Manganese +142.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 20% 2% 12% 3% 22% 6% 9% 33% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 36% 23% 18% 6% 1% 16% 25% 80% 4%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +84.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1500%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.1%
Contains more Potassium +134.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Zinc +159.1%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Manganese +142.6%

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.
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Bulgur
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +930.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +538.5%
Contains more Folate +800%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 5% 8% 2% 11% 3% 2% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 15% 7% 19% 21% 20% 14% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +930.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +538.5%
Contains more Folate +800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +29.9%
Contains more Carbs +48.2%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Water +14.5%
Equal in Other - 0.34
4% 28% 68%
Protein: 4 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 27.54 g
Water: 67.91 g
Other: 0.37 g
3% 19% 78%
Protein: 3.08 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 18.58 g
Water: 77.76 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more Protein +29.9%
Contains more Carbs +48.2%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Water +14.5%
Equal in Other - 0.34

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.2%
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.021 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.073 g
25% 18% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.098 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Somen noodles Bulgur Opinion
Net carbs 27.54g 14.08g Somen noodles
Protein 4g 3.08g Somen noodles
Fats 0.18g 0.24g Bulgur
Carbs 27.54g 18.58g Somen noodles
Calories 131kcal 83kcal Somen noodles
Sugar 0.1g Somen noodles
Fiber 4.5g Bulgur
Calcium 8mg 10mg Bulgur
Iron 0.52mg 0.96mg Bulgur
Magnesium 2mg 32mg Bulgur
Phosphorus 27mg 40mg Bulgur
Potassium 29mg 68mg Bulgur
Sodium 161mg 5mg Bulgur
Zinc 0.22mg 0.57mg Bulgur
Copper 0.025mg 0.075mg Bulgur
Manganese 0.251mg 0.609mg Bulgur
Selenium 0.6µg Bulgur
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Bulgur
Vitamin E 0.01mg Bulgur
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.057mg Bulgur
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.028mg Somen noodles
Vitamin B3 0.097mg 1mg Bulgur
Vitamin B5 0.172mg 0.344mg Bulgur
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.083mg Bulgur
Folate 2µg 18µg Bulgur
Vitamin K 0.5µg Bulgur
Tryptophan 0.051mg 0.048mg Somen noodles
Threonine 0.106mg 0.089mg Somen noodles
Isoleucine 0.155mg 0.114mg Somen noodles
Leucine 0.274mg 0.208mg Somen noodles
Lysine 0.077mg 0.085mg Bulgur
Methionine 0.062mg 0.048mg Somen noodles
Phenylalanine 0.194mg 0.145mg Somen noodles
Valine 0.171mg 0.139mg Somen noodles
Histidine 0.081mg 0.071mg Somen noodles
Saturated Fat 0.025g 0.042g Somen noodles
Monounsaturated Fat 0.021g 0.031g Bulgur
Polyunsaturated fat 0.073g 0.098g Bulgur

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Somen noodles Bulgur
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
2%
Somen noodles
8%
Bulgur
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Somen noodles
21%
Bulgur

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Somen noodles
Somen noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Somen noodles
Somen noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Somen noodles
Somen noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Somen noodles
Somen noodles is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur
Bulgur contains less Sodium (difference - 156mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bulgur
Bulgur is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bulgur
Bulgur 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. Somen noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168909/nutrients
  2. Bulgur - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170287/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.