Bulgur dry vs. Tomato sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are bulgur dry and tomato sauce different?
- Bulgur dry has more manganese, fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B3, copper, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B1, and zinc than tomato sauce.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for bulgur dry is 128% higher.
- Bulgur dry contains 11 times more phosphorus than tomato sauce. While bulgur dry contains 300mg of phosphorus, tomato sauce contains only 27mg.
- Tomato sauce has a lower glycemic index (31) than bulgur dry (47).
Bulgur, dry and Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added are the varieties 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 | +993.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +150% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38% |
| Contains more IronIron | +156.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +191.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +777.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1011.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2597.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +283.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +866.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +76.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +416% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +238.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +249% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +183.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2300% |
| 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:
1.2 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.31 g
Water:
91.28 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +924.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +343.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1328.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +914.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.5% |
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
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.121 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +293.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +347.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.3% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 3.048mg | 0.113mg | 128% |
| Fiber | 12.5g | 1.5g | 44% |
| Phosphorus | 300mg | 27mg | 39% |
| Magnesium | 164mg | 15mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.114mg | 0.991mg | 26% |
| Copper | 0.335mg | 0.115mg | 24% |
| Carbs | 75.87g | 5.31g | 24% |
| Protein | 12.29g | 1.2g | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.342mg | 0.098mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2.46mg | 0.96mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.232mg | 0.024mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 1.93mg | 0.22mg | 16% |
| Calories | 342kcal | 24kcal | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.045mg | 0.309mg | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 1.44mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 7mg | 8% |
| Folate | 27µg | 9µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 0.065mg | 4% |
| Choline | 28.1mg | 9.9mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.541g | 0.121g | 3% |
| Potassium | 410mg | 297mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Fats | 1.33g | 0.3g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.67g | 2% | |
| Calcium | 35mg | 14mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 22µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2.8µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.232g | 0.041g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 63.37g | 3.81g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.41g | 3.56g | N/A |
| Sodium | 17mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.173g | 0.044g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.19mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.354mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.455mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.83mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.339mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.19mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.58mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.554mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.285mg | 0.02mg | 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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.191g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato sauce is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur dry is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.15g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bulgur dry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.