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Bulgur dry vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Bulgur dry and Béchamel sauce?

  • Bulgur dry is richer than Béchamel sauce in Manganese, Fiber, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5.
  • Bulgur dry's daily need coverage for Manganese is 131% more.
  • Bulgur dry has 125 times more Fiber than Béchamel sauce. While Bulgur dry has 12.5g of Fiber, Béchamel sauce has only 0.1g.

We used Bulgur, dry and Sauce, homemade, white, thin types 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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Iron +1071.4%
Contains more Magnesium +993.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +197%
Contains more Potassium +151.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Zinc +359.5%
Contains more Copper +2476.9%
Contains more Manganese +12600%
Contains more Calcium +260%
Contains more Selenium +43.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 93% 118% 129% 37% 3% 53% 112% 398% 13%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 8% 11% 44% 15% 43% 12% 5% 4% 18%
Contains more Iron +1071.4%
Contains more Magnesium +993.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +197%
Contains more Potassium +151.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Zinc +359.5%
Contains more Copper +2476.9%
Contains more Manganese +12600%
Contains more Calcium +260%
Contains more Selenium +43.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +321.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1859.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +208.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +734.1%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +2811.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 4% 36% 3% 14% 43% 5% 21% 10% 7% 38% 2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +321.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1859.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +208.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +734.1%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +2811.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +226%
Contains more Carbs +925.3%
Contains more Fats +406%
Contains more Water +796.2%
Equal in Other - 1.44
12% 76% 9%
Protein: 12.29 g
Fats: 1.33 g
Carbs: 75.87 g
Water: 9 g
Other: 1.51 g
4% 7% 7% 81%
Protein: 3.77 g
Fats: 6.73 g
Carbs: 7.4 g
Water: 80.66 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Protein +226%
Contains more Carbs +925.3%
Contains more Fats +406%
Contains more Water +796.2%
Equal in Other - 1.44

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1443.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +193.2%
25% 18% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.232 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.541 g
34% 42% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.586 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1443.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +193.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bulgur dry Béchamel sauce Opinion
Net carbs 63.37g 7.3g Bulgur dry
Protein 12.29g 3.77g Bulgur dry
Fats 1.33g 6.73g Béchamel sauce
Carbs 75.87g 7.4g Bulgur dry
Calories 342kcal 105kcal Bulgur dry
Sugar 0.41g 4.78g Bulgur dry
Fiber 12.5g 0.1g Bulgur dry
Calcium 35mg 126mg Béchamel sauce
Iron 2.46mg 0.21mg Bulgur dry
Magnesium 164mg 15mg Bulgur dry
Phosphorus 300mg 101mg Bulgur dry
Potassium 410mg 163mg Bulgur dry
Sodium 17mg 328mg Bulgur dry
Zinc 1.93mg 0.42mg Bulgur dry
Copper 0.335mg 0.013mg Bulgur dry
Manganese 3.048mg 0.024mg Bulgur dry
Selenium 2.3µg 3.3µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin A 9IU 262IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 73µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.17mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin D 0IU 49IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.055mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.184mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B3 5.114mg 0.261mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B5 1.045mg 0.339mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B6 0.342mg 0.041mg Bulgur dry
Folate 27µg 9µg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin K 1.9µg 0.6µg Bulgur dry
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.046mg Bulgur dry
Threonine 0.354mg 0.147mg Bulgur dry
Isoleucine 0.455mg 0.198mg Bulgur dry
Leucine 0.83mg 0.32mg Bulgur dry
Lysine 0.339mg 0.259mg Bulgur dry
Methionine 0.19mg 0.082mg Bulgur dry
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0.157mg Bulgur dry
Valine 0.554mg 0.219mg Bulgur dry
Histidine 0.285mg 0.089mg Bulgur dry
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Bulgur dry
Saturated Fat 0.232g 2.152g Bulgur dry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.173g 2.67g Béchamel sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.541g 1.586g Béchamel sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bulgur dry Béchamel sauce
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 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
29%
Bulgur dry
16%
Béchamel sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Bulgur dry
19%
Béchamel sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry contains less Sodium (difference - 311mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.92g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is relatively richer in minerals
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. 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.