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Bulgur vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Bulgur and Hummus

  • Bulgur contains less Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Folate, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Manganese than Hummus.
  • Hummus's daily need coverage for Copper is 50% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Bulgur is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Bulgur, cooked and Hummus, commercial.

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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.
Bulgur
1
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9
Hummus
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Calcium +280%
Contains more Iron +154.2%
Contains more Magnesium +121.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +340%
Contains more Potassium +235.3%
Contains more Zinc +221.1%
Contains more Copper +602.7%
Contains more Manganese +26.9%
Contains more Selenium +333.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 36% 23% 18% 6% 1% 16% 25% 80% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 92% 51% 76% 21% 50% 50% 176% 101% 15%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Calcium +280%
Contains more Iron +154.2%
Contains more Magnesium +121.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +340%
Contains more Potassium +235.3%
Contains more Zinc +221.1%
Contains more Copper +602.7%
Contains more Manganese +26.9%
Contains more Selenium +333.3%

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.
Bulgur
4
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5
Hummus
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +160.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +141%
Contains more Folate +361.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 15% 7% 19% 21% 20% 14% 0% 2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 45% 15% 11% 8% 47% 63% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +160.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +141%
Contains more Folate +361.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bulgur
2
:
3
Hummus
Contains more Carbs +30%
Contains more Water +16.8%
Contains more Protein +156.5%
Contains more Fats +3900%
Contains more Other +376.5%
3% 19% 78%
Protein: 3.08 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 18.58 g
Water: 77.76 g
Other: 0.34 g
8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
Contains more Carbs +30%
Contains more Water +16.8%
Contains more Protein +156.5%
Contains more Fats +3900%
Contains more Other +376.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bulgur
1
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2
Hummus
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12929%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3586.7%
25% 18% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.098 g
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.613 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12929%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3586.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bulgur Hummus
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bulgur Hummus Opinion
Net carbs 14.08g 8.29g Bulgur
Protein 3.08g 7.9g Hummus
Fats 0.24g 9.6g Hummus
Carbs 18.58g 14.29g Bulgur
Calories 83kcal 166kcal Hummus
Sugar 0.1g Hummus
Fiber 4.5g 6g Hummus
Calcium 10mg 38mg Hummus
Iron 0.96mg 2.44mg Hummus
Magnesium 32mg 71mg Hummus
Phosphorus 40mg 176mg Hummus
Potassium 68mg 228mg Hummus
Sodium 5mg 379mg Bulgur
Zinc 0.57mg 1.83mg Hummus
Copper 0.075mg 0.527mg Hummus
Manganese 0.609mg 0.773mg Hummus
Selenium 0.6µg 2.6µg Hummus
Vitamin A 2IU 30IU Hummus
Vitamin E 0.01mg Bulgur
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.18mg Hummus
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.064mg Hummus
Vitamin B3 1mg 0.582mg Bulgur
Vitamin B5 0.344mg 0.132mg Bulgur
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.2mg Hummus
Folate 18µg 83µg Hummus
Vitamin K 0.5µg Bulgur
Tryptophan 0.048mg Bulgur
Threonine 0.089mg Bulgur
Isoleucine 0.114mg Bulgur
Leucine 0.208mg Bulgur
Lysine 0.085mg Bulgur
Methionine 0.048mg Bulgur
Phenylalanine 0.145mg Bulgur
Valine 0.139mg Bulgur
Histidine 0.071mg Bulgur
Saturated Fat 0.042g 1.437g Bulgur
Monounsaturated Fat 0.031g 4.039g Hummus
Polyunsaturated fat 0.098g 3.613g Hummus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bulgur Hummus
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
8%
Bulgur
16%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Bulgur
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Hummus
Hummus is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur
Bulgur contains less Sodium (difference - 374mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bulgur
Bulgur is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.395g)
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170287/nutrients
  2. Hummus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174289/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.