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Bulgur dry vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between bulgur dry and hummus

  • Bulgur dry has more manganese, vitamin B3, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B5, phosphorus, and vitamin B6; however, hummus is richer in copper and folate.
  • Bulgur dry covers your daily manganese needs 99% more than hummus.
  • Hummus has 9 times less vitamin B3 than bulgur dry. Bulgur dry has 5.114mg of vitamin B3, while hummus has 0.582mg.
  • Bulgur dry contains less sodium.
  • Bulgur dry has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of bulgur dry is 47, while the glycemic index of hummus is 6.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bulgur, dry and Hummus, commercial.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 117% 11% 36% 92% 112% 53% 129% 2.2% 398% 13%
Hummus
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 11% 20% 92% 176% 50% 75% 49% 101% 14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +131%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +79.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +70.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +294.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +57.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13%
~equal in Calcium ~38mg
~equal in Iron ~2.44mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.83mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 1.2% 0% 58% 27% 96% 63% 79% 0% 4.8% 20% 15%
Hummus
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 45% 15% 11% 7.9% 46% 0% 0% 62% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +79.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +778.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +691.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +71%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +207.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 76% 9%
Protein: 12.29 g
Fats: 1.33 g
Carbs: 75.87 g
Water: 9 g
Other: 1.51 g
Hummus
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8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +55.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +430.9%
Contains more FatsFats +621.8%
Contains more WaterWater +639.9%
~equal in Other ~1.62g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 18% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.232 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.541 g
Hummus
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16% 44% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.437 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.613 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2234.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +567.8%

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 Hummus
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bulgur dry Hummus DV% diff.
Manganese 3.048mg 0.773mg 99%
Vitamin B3 5.114mg 0.582mg 28%
Fiber 12.5g 6g 26%
Magnesium 164mg 71mg 22%
Carbs 75.87g 14.29g 21%
Copper 0.335mg 0.527mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.541g 3.613g 20%
Vitamin B5 1.045mg 0.132mg 18%
Phosphorus 300mg 176mg 18%
Sodium 17mg 379mg 16%
Folate 27µg 83µg 14%
Fats 1.33g 9.6g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.342mg 0.2mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.173g 4.039g 10%
Calories 342kcal 166kcal 9%
Protein 12.29g 7.9g 9%
Saturated fat 0.232g 1.437g 5%
Potassium 410mg 228mg 5%
Choline 28.1mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.064mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.18mg 4%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 2%
Selenium 2.3µg 2.6µg 1%
Zinc 1.93mg 1.83mg 1%
Net carbs 63.37g 8.29g N/A
Calcium 35mg 38mg 0%
Iron 2.46mg 2.44mg 0%
Sugar 0.41g N/A
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0%
Threonine 0.354mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.455mg 0%
Leucine 0.83mg 0%
Lysine 0.339mg 0%
Methionine 0.19mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0%
Valine 0.554mg 0%
Histidine 0.285mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bulgur dry Hummus
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
28%
Bulgur dry
14%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Bulgur dry
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Hummus
Hummus is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry contains less Sodium (difference - 362mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.205g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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
  2. Hummus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174289/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.