Bulgur dry vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are bulgur dry and tofu different?
- Bulgur dry is richer in manganese, fiber, vitamin B3, magnesium, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, phosphorus, and vitamin B1, while tofu is higher in calcium and selenium.
- Bulgur dry covers your daily need for manganese, 81% more than tofu.
- Bulgur dry contains 13 times more vitamin B3 than tofu. Bulgur dry contains 5.114mg of vitamin B3, while tofu contains 0.381mg.
- Bulgur dry has a higher glycemic index (47) than tofu (15).
Bulgur, dry and Tofu, raw, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate types were used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +182.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +73% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +22.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +158.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1851.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -17.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +656.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +46.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1242.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +685.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +271.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
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:
17.27 g
Fats:
8.72 g
Carbs:
2.78 g
Water:
69.83 g
Other:
1.4 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2629.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +555.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +675.9% |
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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
1.261 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.925 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.921 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1012.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +809.6% |
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 | 1.181mg | 81% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 683mg | 65% |
| Fiber | 12.5g | 2.3g | 41% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.114mg | 0.381mg | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.541g | 4.921g | 29% |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 17.4µg | 27% |
| Magnesium | 164mg | 58mg | 25% |
| Carbs | 75.87g | 2.78g | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.342mg | 0.092mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.045mg | 0.133mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 300mg | 190mg | 16% |
| Fats | 1.33g | 8.72g | 11% |
| Calories | 342kcal | 144kcal | 10% |
| Protein | 12.29g | 17.27g | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.232mg | 0.158mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.232g | 1.261g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.335mg | 0.378mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 410mg | 237mg | 5% |
| Choline | 28.1mg | 5% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.173g | 1.925g | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.93mg | 1.57mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.46mg | 2.66mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 0.102mg | 1% |
| Folate | 27µg | 29µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 63.37g | 0.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.41g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 17mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.19mg | 0.235mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.354mg | 0.785mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.455mg | 0.849mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.83mg | 1.392mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.339mg | 0.883mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.19mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.58mg | 0.835mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.554mg | 0.87mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.285mg | 0.431mg | 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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
87%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.029g)
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.