Grains & pasta

Bulgur, dry

FDC 170688cup (140 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 65 · +1 vs Grains & pasta median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Bulgur, dry is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 65 of 100. Within grains & pasta it ranks 27 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of dietary fiber (45% DV), an excellent source of magnesium (39% DV), an excellent source of protein (25% DV). Most of its 342 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 12.3 g · 13%Carb 75.9 g · 83%Fat 1.3 g · 3%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories342 kcal17%
Total fat1.3 g2%
Saturated fat0.23 g1%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium17 mg1%
Carbohydrate76 g28%
Dietary fiber13 g45%
Sugars0.41 g
Protein12 g25%
Potassium410 mg9%
Calcium35 mg3%
Iron2.5 mg14%
Magnesium164 mg39%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.06 mg0%

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FDC 170688

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Dietary fiber45% DV
Magnesium39% DV
Protein25% DV
Iron14% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the grains & pasta median

Nutrient density65 vs 64 median
Protein / 100 g12 vs 11 median
Fiber / 100 g13 vs 6.7 median
Sodium / 100 g17 vs 5 median

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More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

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