Grains like quinoa and bulgur (wheat) have been staples of human diets around the world for most of our history. But now that you have the choice of which grain to eat pretty much whenever you want, is one better than the other? We’re going to answer that question by comparing the nutrients in both foods side-by side here. Nutritional Value Comparison of Quinoa and Bulgur Let’s start by...
Oats and rice are both cheap and delicious grains, so let’s find out which one is healthier. We’ll look at the macronutrients, vitamins, and minerals of both foods side-by-side here. Note that all data is per 100 gramsof dry food. For some reason, I couldn’t find data for cooked oats in the USDA food database, so we’ll have to do a dry comparison. It should still be fairly accurate...
All purpose flour is just white flour where the bran and germ of whole wheat has been removed. While this results in dough that is easier to work with in some cases, and typically tastes better, you also lose some of the nutrition that’s in wheat. Is it worth the tradeoff? Let’s do a side-by-side comparison of the nutrition data for both all purpose and whole wheat flour to find out. Nutritional...
Rice and pasta are both relatively cheap carbohydrates that are easy to cook with. However, they are different in many ways, including the nutritional value that each can offer. We’re going to look at rice and pasta side-by-side so that you can figure out which one fits in your diet best. Nutritional Value Comparison of Rice and Pasta Let’s start with the macronutrient profiles for both of these...
If you’re vegan and looking for a scrambled egg substitute, a tofu scramble is one of the best options. You can also try JUST egg (see my egg vs JUST egg comparison if interested), but that can get pricey. Here, we’re going to compare my favorite tofu scramble recipe from Rainbow Plant Life to plain eggs. Nutritional Value Comparison of Tofu Scramble and Eggs Let’s start by...
There are some vegan alternatives to food that still aren’t very good. JUST Egg started showing up in local stores, and I have to say that I’m impressed by it. While it’s been years since I’ve had real eggs, I don’t think there’s much of a difference in the taste or texture. Beyond taste, we can also compare the nutritional value of both foods, since eggs are traditionally known to be a...
Potatoes and bread are both staple carbohydrate-rich foods in many countries. With this post, I want to help you answer the question of which one is healthier or which is better for your specific dietary situation. We’ll look at a detailed breakdown of nutrients in white potatoes, sweet potatoes, white bread, and whole wheat bread. All the data comes from the USDA. Note that the...
Mushrooms are one of the best vegan sources of protein, so they’re an obvious choice if you’re looking to shift more to a plant-based diet while still keeping protein levels high. The obvious question is how well do mushrooms stack up to meat in terms of protein. I put together this simple comparison to show both the protein content and nutritional content of mushrooms and meat...
Legumes and nuts can both be part of a healthy diet. They’re both pretty good sources of plant-based protein, but other than that, they’re quite different in terms of nutrition and taste. I’ve gathered detailed nutritional data for several nuts and legumes, and I’ve broken down the major differences between the categories. What’s the Difference Between Nuts and Legumes...
Potatoes and rice have been cheap, widely available staples across history throughout the world. We’re going to take a quick look at how rice and potatoes stack up against each other in terms of cost and nutrition. Specifically we’ll be looking at a few different varieties: white rice, brown rice, white potatoes, sweet potatoes. Cost of Potatoes vs Rice As someone who’s lived with...