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Wheat vs Bulgur dry - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Wheat and Bulgur dry different?

  • Wheat is higher than Bulgur dry in Selenium, Phosphorus, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Wheat covers your daily need of Selenium 158% more than Bulgur dry.
  • Wheat contains 2 times more Zinc than Bulgur dry. Wheat contains 4.16mg of Zinc, while Bulgur dry contains 1.93mg.

Wheat, durum and Bulgur, dry types were 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
Contains more Iron +43.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.3%
Contains less Sodium -88.2%
Contains more Zinc +115.5%
Contains more Copper +65.1%
Contains more Magnesium +13.9%
Equal in Calcium - 35
Equal in Potassium - 410
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper 11% 132% 103% 218% 39% 1% 114% 185%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper 11% 93% 118% 129% 37% 3% 53% 112%
Contains more Iron +43.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.3%
Contains less Sodium -88.2%
Contains more Zinc +115.5%
Contains more Copper +65.1%
Contains more Magnesium +13.9%
Equal in Calcium - 35
Equal in Potassium - 410

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +80.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.5%
Contains more Folate +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.115
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 105% 28% 127% 57% 97% 33% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 0% 59% 27% 96% 63% 79% 21% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.5%
Contains more Folate +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.115

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11.3%
Contains more Fats +85.7%
Contains more Water +21.6%
Contains more Other +17.9%
Equal in Carbs - 75.87
14% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 2.47 g
Carbs: 71.13 g
Water: 10.94 g
Other: 1.78 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 Protein +11.3%
Contains more Fats +85.7%
Contains more Water +21.6%
Contains more Other +17.9%
Equal in Carbs - 75.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +98.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.9%
26% 19% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.454 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.978 g
25% 18% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.232 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.541 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +98.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
Wheat Bulgur dry
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in glycemic index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat Bulgur dry Opinion
Net carbs 71.13g 63.37g Wheat
Protein 13.68g 12.29g Wheat
Fats 2.47g 1.33g Wheat
Carbs 71.13g 75.87g Bulgur dry
Calories 339kcal 342kcal Bulgur dry
Sugar 0.41g Wheat
Fiber 12.5g Bulgur dry
Calcium 34mg 35mg Bulgur dry
Iron 3.52mg 2.46mg Wheat
Magnesium 144mg 164mg Bulgur dry
Phosphorus 508mg 300mg Wheat
Potassium 431mg 410mg Wheat
Sodium 2mg 17mg Wheat
Zinc 4.16mg 1.93mg Wheat
Copper 0.553mg 0.335mg Wheat
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Bulgur dry
Vitamin E 0.06mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B1 0.419mg 0.232mg Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.115mg Wheat
Vitamin B3 6.738mg 5.114mg Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.935mg 1.045mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B6 0.419mg 0.342mg Wheat
Folate 43µg 27µg Wheat
Vitamin K 1.9µg Bulgur dry
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0.19mg Bulgur dry
Threonine 0.366mg 0.354mg Wheat
Isoleucine 0.533mg 0.455mg Wheat
Leucine 0.934mg 0.83mg Wheat
Lysine 0.303mg 0.339mg Bulgur dry
Methionine 0.221mg 0.19mg Wheat
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.58mg Wheat
Valine 0.594mg 0.554mg Wheat
Histidine 0.322mg 0.285mg Wheat
Saturated Fat 0.454g 0.232g Bulgur dry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.344g 0.173g Wheat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.978g 0.541g Wheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat Bulgur dry
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low glycemic index diet ok

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Wheat
29%
Bulgur dry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
Wheat
69%
Bulgur dry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.222g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
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

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169721/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.