Bulgur dry vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between bulgur dry and tempeh?
- Bulgur dry is richer in manganese, magnesium, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6, yet tempeh is richer in copper, vitamin B2, and calcium.
- Bulgur dry's daily need coverage for manganese is 76% higher.
- Bulgur dry has 4 times more vitamin B5 than tempeh. Bulgur dry has 1.045mg of vitamin B5, while tempeh has 0.278mg.
- Bulgur dry contains less saturated fat.
- Tempeh has a lower glycemic index than bulgur dry.
We used Bulgur, dry and Tempeh types in this comparison.
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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 | +102.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +69.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +134.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +217.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +67.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.1% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +197.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +93.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +275.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +59.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +211.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
20.29 g
Fats:
10.8 g
Carbs:
7.64 g
Water:
59.65 g
Other:
1.62 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +893.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +65.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +712% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +562.8% |
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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
2.539 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.3 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1752.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +694.8% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 3.048mg | 1.3mg | 76% |
| Fiber | 12.5g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.541g | 4.3g | 25% |
| Copper | 0.335mg | 0.56mg | 25% |
| Carbs | 75.87g | 7.64g | 23% |
| Magnesium | 164mg | 81mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 0.358mg | 19% |
| Protein | 12.29g | 20.29g | 16% |
| Fats | 1.33g | 10.8g | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.045mg | 0.278mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.114mg | 2.64mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.232mg | 0.078mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 0.232g | 2.539g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.342mg | 0.215mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.173g | 3.205g | 8% |
| Calories | 342kcal | 192kcal | 8% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 111mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.93mg | 1.14mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 300mg | 266mg | 5% |
| Choline | 28.1mg | 5% | |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.46mg | 2.7mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.08µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2% | |
| Folate | 27µg | 24µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 63.37g | 7.64g | N/A |
| Potassium | 410mg | 412mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.41g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 17mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.19mg | 0.194mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.354mg | 0.796mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.455mg | 0.88mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.83mg | 1.43mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.339mg | 0.908mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.19mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.58mg | 0.893mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.554mg | 0.92mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.285mg | 0.466mg | 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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
73%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.307g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.