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Bulgur vs Amaranth grain

Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA Foundation Foods & USDA SR Legacy

Bulgur, dry, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals

Calories (kcal)

Bulgur —
Amaranth grain 102

Protein (g)

Bulgur 11.8
Amaranth grain 3.80

Carbs (g)

Bulgur 75.9
Amaranth grain 18.7

Fat (g)

Bulgur 2.42
Amaranth grain 1.58

Fiber (g)

Bulgur 11.7
Amaranth grain 2.10

Quick answers

Which has more protein?

Bulgur, dry, raw — 11.8g vs 3.80g per 100g.

Which is more nutrient-dense?

Bulgur, dry, raw scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.

Full Nutrition Comparison

All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher

Nutrient Bulgur Amaranth grain
Energy
Energy — 102 kcal
Macronutrients
Water 8.48 g 75.2 g
Protein 11.8 g 3.80 g
Total lipid (fat) 2.42 g 1.58 g
Carbohydrate, by difference 75.9 g 18.7 g
Fiber, total dietary 11.7 g 2.10 g
Vitamins
Thiamin (Vitamin B1) 0.226 mg 0.015 mg
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) — 0.022 mg
Niacin (Vitamin B3) 5.18 mg 0.235 mg
Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine 0.223 mg 0.113 mg
Biotin (Vitamin B7) — 22.0 ug
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) — 0.190 mg
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 34.1 mg 47.0 mg
Iron, Fe 2.63 mg 2.10 mg
Magnesium, Mg 119 mg 65.0 mg
Phosphorus, P 312 mg 148 mg
Potassium, K 358 mg 135 mg
Sodium, Na 2.18 mg 6.00 mg
Zinc, Zn 2.15 mg 0.860 mg
Copper, Cu 0.377 mg 0.149 mg
Manganese, Mn 2.64 mg 0.854 mg
Selenium, Se — 5.50 ug
Other Nutrients
Energy (Atwater General Factors) 372 kcal —
Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) 349 kcal —
Energy — 429 kj
Nitrogen 1.88 g —
Ash 1.46 g 0.770 g
Starch 62.3 g 16.2 g
Biotin 5.47 ug —
Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) — 22.0 ug
Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) — 0.380 mg
Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) — 0.050 mg
Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) — 0.240 mg
Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol) — 0 mg
Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol) — 0 mg
Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol) — 0.020 mg
Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol) — 0 mg

* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA Foundation Foods and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.

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