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Triticale vs. Bulgur — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Triticale and Bulgur

  • Bulgur has less Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B5, Folate, and Vitamin B2.
  • Triticale's daily need coverage for Manganese is 113% more.
  • Triticale has 9 times more Phosphorus than Bulgur. Triticale has 358mg of Phosphorus, while Bulgur has 40mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Triticale 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 93% 11% 29% 96% 152% 94% 153% 0.65% 419% 0%
Bulgur
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 3% 6% 36% 25% 16% 17% 0.65% 79% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +306.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +270%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +388.2%
Contains more IronIron +167.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +509.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +505.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +795%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +427.1%
~equal in Sodium ~5mg

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 0% 0% 18% 0% 104% 31% 27% 79% 32% 0% 0% 55% 0%
Bulgur
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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% 0.12% 0.2% 0% 14% 6.5% 19% 21% 19% 0% 1.3% 14% 3.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +8900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +629.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +378.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +43%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +305.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 2% 72% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.05 g
Fats: 2.09 g
Carbs: 72.13 g
Water: 10.51 g
Other: 2.22 g
Bulgur
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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 ProteinProtein +323.7%
Contains more FatsFats +770.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +288.2%
Contains more OtherOther +552.9%
Contains more WaterWater +639.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 14% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.366 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.913 g
Bulgur
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25% 18% 57%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.098 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +580.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +831.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Triticale Bulgur Opinion
Calories 336kcal 83kcal Triticale
Protein 13.05g 3.08g Triticale
Fats 2.09g 0.24g Triticale
Net carbs 72.13g 14.08g Triticale
Carbs 72.13g 18.58g Triticale
Magnesium 130mg 32mg Triticale
Calcium 37mg 10mg Triticale
Potassium 332mg 68mg Triticale
Iron 2.57mg 0.96mg Triticale
Sugar 0.1g Triticale
Fiber 4.5g Bulgur
Copper 0.457mg 0.075mg Triticale
Zinc 3.45mg 0.57mg Triticale
Phosphorus 358mg 40mg Triticale
Sodium 5mg 5mg
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Bulgur
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.01mg Triticale
Manganese 3.21mg 0.609mg Triticale
Selenium 0.6µg Bulgur
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.057mg Triticale
Vitamin B2 0.134mg 0.028mg Triticale
Vitamin B3 1.43mg 1mg Triticale
Vitamin B5 1.323mg 0.344mg Triticale
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.083mg Triticale
Vitamin K 0.5µg Bulgur
Folate 73µg 18µg Triticale
Choline 6.9mg Bulgur
Saturated Fat 0.366g 0.042g Bulgur
Monounsaturated Fat 0.211g 0.031g Triticale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.913g 0.098g Triticale
Tryptophan 0.157mg 0.048mg Triticale
Threonine 0.405mg 0.089mg Triticale
Isoleucine 0.479mg 0.114mg Triticale
Leucine 0.911mg 0.208mg Triticale
Lysine 0.365mg 0.085mg Triticale
Methionine 0.204mg 0.048mg Triticale
Phenylalanine 0.638mg 0.145mg Triticale
Valine 0.609mg 0.139mg Triticale
Histidine 0.311mg 0.071mg Triticale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Triticale Bulgur
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
27%
Triticale
8%
Bulgur
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
Triticale
21%
Bulgur

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Triticale
Triticale is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is cheaper?
Triticale
Triticale is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Triticale
Triticale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Triticale
Triticale is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bulgur
Bulgur is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.324g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bulgur
Bulgur is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (5 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. Triticale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169718/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.