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Bulgur dry vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Bulgur dry and Teff

  • Bulgur dry has more Fiber, and Vitamin B3, however, Teff has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Teff is 269% higher.
  • Teff has 2 times less Fiber than Bulgur dry. Bulgur dry has 12.5g of Fiber, while Teff has 8g.

Food types used in this article are Bulgur, dry and Teff, uncooked.

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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.
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Teff
Contains more Calcium +414.3%
Contains more Iron +210.2%
Contains more Magnesium +12.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +43%
Contains less Sodium -29.4%
Contains more Zinc +88.1%
Contains more Copper +141.8%
Contains more Manganese +203.1%
Contains more Selenium +91.3%
Equal in Potassium - 427
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 54% 287% 132% 184% 38% 2% 99% 270% 1206% 24%
Contains more Calcium +414.3%
Contains more Iron +210.2%
Contains more Magnesium +12.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +43%
Contains less Sodium -29.4%
Contains more Zinc +88.1%
Contains more Copper +141.8%
Contains more Manganese +203.1%
Contains more Selenium +91.3%
Equal in Potassium - 427

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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4
Teff
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.9%
Equal in Vitamin A - 9
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.942
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.9
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 1% 2% 0% 0% 98% 63% 64% 57% 112% 0% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.9%
Equal in Vitamin A - 9
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.942
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +78.9%
Contains more Other +57%
Equal in Protein - 13.3
Equal in Carbs - 73.13
Equal in Water - 8.82
12% 76% 9%
Protein: 12.29 g
Fats: 1.33 g
Carbs: 75.87 g
Water: 9 g
Other: 1.51 g
13% 2% 73% 9% 2%
Protein: 13.3 g
Fats: 2.38 g
Carbs: 73.13 g
Water: 8.82 g
Other: 2.37 g
Contains more Fats +78.9%
Contains more Other +57%
Equal in Protein - 13.3
Equal in Carbs - 73.13
Equal in Water - 8.82

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +240.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98%
25% 18% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.232 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.541 g
21% 28% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.071 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +240.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98%

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 Teff
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bulgur dry Teff Opinion
Net carbs 63.37g 65.13g Teff
Protein 12.29g 13.3g Teff
Fats 1.33g 2.38g Teff
Carbs 75.87g 73.13g Bulgur dry
Calories 342kcal 367kcal Teff
Starch 36.56g Teff
Fructose 0.47g Teff
Sugar 0.41g 1.84g Bulgur dry
Fiber 12.5g 8g Bulgur dry
Calcium 35mg 180mg Teff
Iron 2.46mg 7.63mg Teff
Magnesium 164mg 184mg Teff
Phosphorus 300mg 429mg Teff
Potassium 410mg 427mg Teff
Sodium 17mg 12mg Teff
Zinc 1.93mg 3.63mg Teff
Copper 0.335mg 0.81mg Teff
Manganese 3.048mg 9.24mg Teff
Selenium 2.3µg 4.4µg Teff
Vitamin A 9IU 9IU
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.08mg Teff
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.39mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.27mg Teff
Vitamin B3 5.114mg 3.363mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B5 1.045mg 0.942mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B6 0.342mg 0.482mg Teff
Folate 27µg Bulgur dry
Vitamin K 1.9µg 1.9µg
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.139mg Bulgur dry
Threonine 0.354mg 0.51mg Teff
Isoleucine 0.455mg 0.501mg Teff
Leucine 0.83mg 1.068mg Teff
Lysine 0.339mg 0.376mg Teff
Methionine 0.19mg 0.428mg Teff
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0.698mg Teff
Valine 0.554mg 0.686mg Teff
Histidine 0.285mg 0.301mg Teff
Saturated Fat 0.232g 0.449g Bulgur dry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.173g 0.589g Teff
Polyunsaturated fat 0.541g 1.071g Teff
Omega-3 - ALA 0.135g Teff

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bulgur dry Teff
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
33%
Teff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Bulgur dry
229%
Teff

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.217g)
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
  2. Teff - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169747/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.