Sweet potato vs. Bulgur dry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are sweet potato and bulgur dry different?
- Sweet potato is higher in vitamin A; however, bulgur dry is richer in manganese, fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B3, iron, copper, zinc, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for sweet potato is 284% higher.
- Bulgur dry has a lower glycemic index (47) than sweet potato (70).
Sweet potato, raw, unprepared 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +556% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +16.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +303.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +121.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +543.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +538.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -69.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1081.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +283.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +197.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +88.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +818.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +30.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +63.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +145.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +128.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.57 g
Fats:
0.05 g
Carbs:
20.12 g
Water:
77.28 g
Other:
0.98 g
Protein:
12.29 g
Fats:
1.33 g
Carbs:
75.87 g
Water:
9 g
Other:
1.51 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +758.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +682.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2560% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +277.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +54.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.014 g
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 | -92.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +17200% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3764.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.258mg | 3.048mg | 121% |
| Vitamin A | 709µg | 0µg | 79% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12.5g | 38% |
| Phosphorus | 47mg | 300mg | 36% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 164mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.557mg | 5.114mg | 28% |
| Iron | 0.61mg | 2.46mg | 23% |
| Protein | 1.57g | 12.29g | 21% |
| Copper | 0.151mg | 0.335mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 20.12g | 75.87g | 19% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 1.93mg | 15% |
| Calories | 86kcal | 342kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.232mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.209mg | 0.342mg | 10% |
| Starch | 12.65g | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.8mg | 1.045mg | 5% |
| Folate | 11µg | 27µg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.014g | 0.541g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.115mg | 4% |
| Choline | 12.3mg | 28.1mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 2.3µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.4mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 337mg | 410mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 17mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.05g | 1.33g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.018g | 0.232g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.7g | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 35mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 17.12g | 63.37g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.18g | 0.41g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 1.9µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.001g | 0.173g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.354mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.055mg | 0.455mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.092mg | 0.83mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.066mg | 0.339mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.029mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.089mg | 0.58mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.086mg | 0.554mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.031mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
31%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
96%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.214g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur dry is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur dry contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bulgur dry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bulgur dry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)