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Tempeh vs. Bulgur dry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between tempeh and bulgur dry?

  • Tempeh is richer in copper, vitamin B2, and calcium, yet bulgur dry is richer in manganese, magnesium, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6.
  • Bulgur dry's daily need coverage for manganese is 76% higher.
  • Tempeh has 11 times more saturated fat than bulgur dry. Tempeh has 2.539g of saturated fat, while bulgur dry has 0.232g.
  • Tempeh has a lower glycemic index than bulgur dry.

We used Tempeh and Bulgur, dry types in this comparison.

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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.
Tempeh
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 33% 36% 101% 187% 31% 114% 1.2% 170% 0%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +217.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +67.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +102.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +69.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +134.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Potassium ~410mg
~equal in Iron ~2.46mg

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.
Tempeh
2
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% 0% 0% 20% 83% 50% 17% 50% 10% 0% 18% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +211.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +197.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +93.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +275.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +59.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
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20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
12% 76% 9%
Protein: 12.29 g
Fats: 1.33 g
Carbs: 75.87 g
Water: 9 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +65.1%
Contains more FatsFats +712%
Contains more WaterWater +562.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +893.1%
~equal in Other ~1.51g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
2
25% 32% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.539 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
25% 18% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.232 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.541 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1752.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +694.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Bulgur dry DV% diff.
Manganese 1.3mg 3.048mg 76%
Fiber 12.5g 50%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.541g 25%
Copper 0.56mg 0.335mg 25%
Carbs 7.64g 75.87g 23%
Magnesium 81mg 164mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.115mg 19%
Protein 20.29g 12.29g 16%
Fats 10.8g 1.33g 15%
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 1.045mg 15%
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 5.114mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.232mg 13%
Saturated fat 2.539g 0.232g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.342mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3.205g 0.173g 8%
Calories 192kcal 342kcal 8%
Calcium 111mg 35mg 8%
Zinc 1.14mg 1.93mg 7%
Phosphorus 266mg 300mg 5%
Choline 28.1mg 5%
Selenium 0µg 2.3µg 4%
Iron 2.7mg 2.46mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 2%
Folate 24µg 27µg 1%
Net carbs 7.64g 63.37g N/A
Potassium 412mg 410mg 0%
Sugar 0.41g N/A
Sodium 9mg 17mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.19mg 0%
Threonine 0.796mg 0.354mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.455mg 0%
Leucine 1.43mg 0.83mg 0%
Lysine 0.908mg 0.339mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0.19mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.58mg 0%
Valine 0.92mg 0.554mg 0%
Histidine 0.466mg 0.285mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Bulgur dry
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
19%
Tempeh
28%
Bulgur dry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
96%
Bulgur dry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.307g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bulgur dry
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.

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. Tempeh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174272/nutrients
  2. Bulgur dry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170688/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.