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Vine spinach (basella) vs. Bulgur — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Bulgur

  • Vine spinach (basella) has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, and Manganese, however, Bulgur is richer in Vitamin B5.
  • Vine spinach (basella) covers your daily Vitamin C needs 113% more than Bulgur.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Vinespinach, (basella), raw 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 46% 33% 45% 45% 36% 12% 22% 3.1% 96% 4.4%
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 +103.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +990%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +650%
Contains more IronIron +25%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +20.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +33.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.2%

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 340% 480% 0% 0% 13% 36% 9.4% 3.2% 55% 0% 0% 105% 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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +399900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +453.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +189.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +549.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 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 FatsFats +25%
Contains more WaterWater +19.7%
Contains more OtherOther +311.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +71.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +446.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Bulgur Opinion
Calories 19kcal 83kcal Bulgur
Protein 1.8g 3.08g Bulgur
Fats 0.3g 0.24g Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin C 102mg 0mg Vine spinach (basella)
Net carbs 3.4g 14.08g Bulgur
Carbs 3.4g 18.58g Bulgur
Magnesium 65mg 32mg Vine spinach (basella)
Calcium 109mg 10mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 510mg 68mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 0.96mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sugar 0.1g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 4.5g Bulgur
Copper 0.107mg 0.075mg Vine spinach (basella)
Zinc 0.43mg 0.57mg Bulgur
Phosphorus 52mg 40mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 24mg 5mg Bulgur
Vitamin A 8000IU 2IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 0µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.01mg Bulgur
Manganese 0.735mg 0.609mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 0.6µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.057mg Bulgur
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.028mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 1mg Bulgur
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.344mg Bulgur
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.083mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 0.5µg Bulgur
Folate 140µg 18µg Vine spinach (basella)
Choline 6.9mg Bulgur
Saturated Fat 0.042g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.031g Bulgur
Polyunsaturated fat 0.098g Bulgur
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.048mg Bulgur
Threonine 0.055mg 0.089mg Bulgur
Isoleucine 0.053mg 0.114mg Bulgur
Leucine 0.101mg 0.208mg Bulgur
Lysine 0.086mg 0.085mg Vine spinach (basella)
Methionine 0.019mg 0.048mg Bulgur
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.145mg Bulgur
Valine 0.065mg 0.139mg Bulgur
Histidine 0.039mg 0.071mg Bulgur

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) 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
80%
Vine spinach (basella)
8%
Bulgur
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
21%
Bulgur

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur
Bulgur contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Vine spinach (basella) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170474/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.