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Spinach raw vs. Bulgur dry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are spinach raw and bulgur dry different?

  • Spinach raw is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, and vitamin C; however, bulgur dry is richer in manganese, fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B3, copper, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for spinach raw is 401% higher.
  • Spinach raw has a lower glycemic index (32) than bulgur dry (47).

Spinach, raw and Bulgur, dry are the varieties 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 56% 30% 49% 102% 43% 14% 21% 10% 117% 5.5%
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 +182.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +107.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +157.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +264.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +512.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +239.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +130%
~equal in Iron ~2.46mg

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 94% 156% 41% 0% 20% 44% 14% 3.9% 45% 0% 1207% 146% 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 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 +3283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +25315.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +618.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +197.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +606.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1507.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +75.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +45.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.72 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 WaterWater +915.6%
Contains more OtherOther +13.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +329.7%
Contains more FatsFats +241%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1990.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 4% 69%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.063 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.165 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1630%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +227.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spinach raw Bulgur dry DV% diff.
Vitamin K 482.9µg 1.9µg 401%
Manganese 0.897mg 3.048mg 94%
Vitamin A 469µg 0µg 52%
Folate 194µg 27µg 42%
Fiber 2.2g 12.5g 41%
Phosphorus 49mg 300mg 36%
Vitamin C 28.1mg 0mg 31%
Vitamin B3 0.724mg 5.114mg 27%
Carbs 3.63g 75.87g 24%
Copper 0.13mg 0.335mg 23%
Magnesium 79mg 164mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.065mg 1.045mg 20%
Protein 2.86g 12.29g 19%
Calories 23kcal 342kcal 16%
Vitamin E 2.03mg 0.06mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.232mg 13%
Zinc 0.53mg 1.93mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.195mg 0.342mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.189mg 0.115mg 6%
Calcium 99mg 35mg 6%
Potassium 558mg 410mg 4%
Sodium 79mg 17mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.165g 0.541g 3%
Iron 2.71mg 2.46mg 3%
Choline 19.3mg 28.1mg 2%
Selenium 1µg 2.3µg 2%
Saturated fat 0.063g 0.232g 1%
Fats 0.39g 1.33g 1%
Net carbs 1.43g 63.37g N/A
Sugar 0.42g 0.41g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g 0.173g 0%
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.19mg 0%
Threonine 0.122mg 0.354mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.455mg 0%
Leucine 0.223mg 0.83mg 0%
Lysine 0.174mg 0.339mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0.19mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.129mg 0.58mg 0%
Valine 0.161mg 0.554mg 0%
Histidine 0.064mg 0.285mg 0%
Fructose 0.15g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Spinach raw 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
137%
Spinach raw
28%
Bulgur dry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Spinach raw
96%
Bulgur dry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.169g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Spinach raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168462/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.