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Bulgur dry vs. Tuna Bluefin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between bulgur dry and tuna Bluefin

  • Bulgur dry has more manganese, fiber, copper, and magnesium; however, tuna Bluefin is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin A, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
  • Tuna Bluefin covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 453% more than bulgur dry.
  • Bulgur dry has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of bulgur dry is 47, while the glycemic index of tuna Bluefin is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bulgur, dry and Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 3% 29% 49% 37% 21% 140% 6.5% 2.6% 255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +156.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.9%
Contains more IronIron +87.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +204.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +150.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15140%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1934.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~326mg

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%
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% 252% 0% 0% 70% 71% 198% 82% 121% 1360% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1250%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +166.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +106.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
30% 6% 59% 5%
Protein: 29.91 g
Fats: 6.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 4.72 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +143.4%
Contains more FatsFats +372.2%
Contains more WaterWater +556.6%
Contains more OtherOther +212.6%

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
29% 37% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.612 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.844 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1086.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +240.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bulgur dry Tuna Bluefin DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 10.88µg 453%
Manganese 3.048mg 0.02mg 132%
Vitamin A 0µg 757µg 84%
Selenium 2.3µg 46.8µg 81%
Fiber 12.5g 0g 50%
Protein 12.29g 29.91g 35%
Vitamin B3 5.114mg 10.54mg 34%
Carbs 75.87g 0g 25%
Copper 0.335mg 0.11mg 25%
Magnesium 164mg 64mg 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 49mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.306mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.342mg 0.525mg 14%
Iron 2.46mg 1.31mg 14%
Zinc 1.93mg 0.77mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.541g 1.844g 9%
Calories 342kcal 184kcal 8%
Fats 1.33g 6.28g 8%
Vitamin B5 1.045mg 1.37mg 7%
Folate 27µg 2µg 6%
Saturated fat 0.232g 1.612g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.173g 2.053g 5%
Choline 28.1mg 5%
Phosphorus 300mg 326mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.278mg 4%
Potassium 410mg 323mg 3%
Calcium 35mg 10mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 2%
Sodium 17mg 50mg 1%
Net carbs 63.37g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.41g N/A
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 0.354mg 1.311mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.455mg 1.378mg 0%
Leucine 0.83mg 2.431mg 0%
Lysine 0.339mg 2.747mg 0%
Methionine 0.19mg 0.885mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 1.168mg 0%
Valine 0.554mg 1.541mg 0%
Histidine 0.285mg 0.88mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.363g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.141g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.16g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bulgur dry Tuna Bluefin
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
166%
Tuna Bluefin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Bulgur dry
59%
Tuna Bluefin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.38g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is relatively richer in minerals
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. Tuna Bluefin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173707/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.