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Paprika vs. Bulgur dry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between paprika and bulgur dry

  • Paprika has more vitamin A, iron, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B2, vitamin K, potassium, and copper; however, bulgur dry is richer in manganese.
  • Paprika covers your daily vitamin A needs 985% more than bulgur dry.
  • Bulgur dry has 485 times less vitamin E than paprika. Paprika has 29.1mg of vitamin E, while bulgur dry has 0.06mg.
  • Bulgur dry has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of bulgur dry is 47, while the glycemic index of paprika is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, paprika 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 127% 69% 201% 793% 238% 118% 135% 8.9% 207% 34%
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 +554.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +456.1%
Contains more IronIron +759.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +112.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +124.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +173.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +91.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~164mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~300mg

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.
Paprika
11
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 3% 821% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
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% 1.2% 0% 58% 27% 96% 63% 79% 0% 4.8% 20% 15%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +48400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +969.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +140.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +526%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4126.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +81.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +83.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 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 +15.1%
Contains more FatsFats +869.2%
Contains more WaterWater +24.9%
Contains more OtherOther +412.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.14 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.766 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 +879.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1335.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Bulgur dry DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2463µg 0µg 274%
Iron 21.14mg 2.46mg 234%
Vitamin E 29.1mg 0.06mg 194%
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.342mg 138%
Fiber 34.9g 12.5g 90%
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.115mg 86%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 1.9µg 65%
Manganese 1.59mg 3.048mg 63%
Potassium 2280mg 410mg 55%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 0.541g 48%
Copper 0.713mg 0.335mg 42%
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 5.114mg 31%
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 1.045mg 29%
Zinc 4.33mg 1.93mg 22%
Calcium 229mg 35mg 19%
Fats 12.89g 1.33g 18%
Saturated fat 2.14g 0.232g 9%
Fructose 6.71g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.232mg 8%
Carbs 53.99g 75.87g 7%
Selenium 6.3µg 2.3µg 7%
Folate 49µg 27µg 6%
Protein 14.14g 12.29g 4%
Choline 51.5mg 28.1mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.695g 0.173g 4%
Calories 282kcal 342kcal 3%
Magnesium 178mg 164mg 3%
Sodium 68mg 17mg 2%
Phosphorus 314mg 300mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 19.09g 63.37g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 0.41g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.19mg 0%
Threonine 0.49mg 0.354mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0.455mg 0%
Leucine 0.92mg 0.83mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0.339mg 0%
Methionine 0.2mg 0.19mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0.58mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 0.554mg 0%
Histidine 0.25mg 0.285mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Paprika 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
221%
Paprika
28%
Bulgur dry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
96%
Bulgur dry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.908g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.