Bulgur dry vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between bulgur dry and tamarind
- Bulgur dry has more fiber, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, magnesium, and zinc; however, tamarind has more vitamin B1 and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for fiber for bulgur dry is 30% higher.
- Tamarind has 19 times less zinc than bulgur dry. Bulgur dry has 1.93mg of zinc, while tamarind has 0.1mg.
- Bulgur dry has a higher glycemic index than tamarind.
Food types used in this article are Bulgur, dry and Tamarinds, raw.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +78.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +289.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1830% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +165.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -39.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +76.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +111.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +53.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +13.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +163.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +630.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +418.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +92.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +226.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +84.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +32.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +47.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.29 g
Fats:
1.33 g
Carbs:
75.87 g
Water:
9 g
Other:
1.51 g
Protein:
2.8 g
Fats:
0.6 g
Carbs:
62.5 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
2.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +338.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +121.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +248.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +78.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.232 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.541 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.059 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -14.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +816.9% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~0.181g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 3.048mg | 133% | |
| Fiber | 12.5g | 5.1g | 30% |
| Copper | 0.335mg | 0.086mg | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 300mg | 113mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.342mg | 0.066mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.114mg | 1.938mg | 20% |
| Protein | 12.29g | 2.8g | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.045mg | 0.143mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 164mg | 92mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 1.93mg | 0.1mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.232mg | 0.428mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 410mg | 628mg | 6% |
| Calories | 342kcal | 239kcal | 5% |
| Choline | 28.1mg | 8.6mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.46mg | 2.8mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 74mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 75.87g | 62.5g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.5mg | 4% |
| Folate | 27µg | 14µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.541g | 0.059g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 0.152mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 1.3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2.8µg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.33g | 0.6g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 63.37g | 57.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.41g | 38.8g | N/A |
| Sodium | 17mg | 28mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.232g | 0.272g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.173g | 0.181g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.19mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.354mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.455mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.83mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.339mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.19mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.58mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.554mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.285mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur dry is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur dry contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bulgur dry is cheaper (difference - $1)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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