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Bulgur dry vs. Tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between bulgur dry and tomatoes

  • Bulgur dry has more manganese, fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5, while tomatoes have more vitamin A.
  • Bulgur dry's daily need coverage for manganese is 128% higher.
  • Tomatoes contain 15 times less magnesium than bulgur dry. Bulgur dry contains 164mg of magnesium, while tomatoes contain 11mg.
  • Tomatoes have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tomatoes is 23, while the glycemic index of bulgur dry is 47.

The food types used in this comparison are Bulgur, dry and Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 117% 11% 36% 92% 112% 53% 129% 2.2% 398% 13%
Tomato
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 3% 21% 10% 20% 4.6% 10% 0.65% 15% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1390.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +73%
Contains more IronIron +811.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +467.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1035.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1150%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2573.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.6%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 1.2% 0% 58% 27% 96% 63% 79% 0% 4.8% 20% 15%
Tomato
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 46% 14% 11% 0% 9.3% 4.4% 11% 5.3% 18% 0% 20% 11% 3.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +527%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +505.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +760.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1074.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +327.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
Contains more CholineCholine +319.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +800%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +315.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 76% 9%
Protein: 12.29 g
Fats: 1.33 g
Carbs: 75.87 g
Water: 9 g
Other: 1.51 g
Tomato
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4% 95%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1296.6%
Contains more FatsFats +565%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1850.4%
Contains more OtherOther +196.1%
Contains more WaterWater +950.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 18% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.232 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.541 g
Tomato
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20% 22% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.083 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +458.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +551.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.9%

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 Tomato
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bulgur dry Tomato DV% diff.
Manganese 3.048mg 0.114mg 128%
Fiber 12.5g 1.2g 45%
Phosphorus 300mg 24mg 39%
Magnesium 164mg 11mg 36%
Copper 0.335mg 0.059mg 31%
Vitamin B3 5.114mg 0.594mg 28%
Iron 2.46mg 0.27mg 27%
Carbs 75.87g 3.89g 24%
Protein 12.29g 0.88g 23%
Vitamin B6 0.342mg 0.08mg 20%
Vitamin B5 1.045mg 0.089mg 19%
Calories 342kcal 18kcal 16%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.037mg 16%
Zinc 1.93mg 0.17mg 16%
Vitamin C 0mg 13.7mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.019mg 7%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 7.9µg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 42µg 5%
Potassium 410mg 237mg 5%
Choline 28.1mg 6.7mg 4%
Selenium 2.3µg 0µg 4%
Calcium 35mg 10mg 3%
Folate 27µg 15µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.541g 0.083g 3%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.54mg 3%
Fats 1.33g 0.2g 2%
Fructose 1.37g 2%
Saturated fat 0.232g 0.028g 1%
Sodium 17mg 5mg 1%
Net carbs 63.37g 2.69g N/A
Sugar 0.41g 2.63g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.173g 0.031g 0%
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.006mg 0%
Threonine 0.354mg 0.027mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.455mg 0.018mg 0%
Leucine 0.83mg 0.025mg 0%
Lysine 0.339mg 0.027mg 0%
Methionine 0.19mg 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0.027mg 0%
Valine 0.554mg 0.018mg 0%
Histidine 0.285mg 0.014mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bulgur dry Tomato
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
28%
Bulgur dry
12%
Tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Bulgur dry
9%
Tomato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.204g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato
Tomato is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.22g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bulgur dry
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.

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. Tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170457/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.