Barbecue sauce vs. Couscous — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are barbecue sauce and couscous different?
- Barbecue sauce is higher in potassium; however, couscous is richer in selenium.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for couscous is 48% higher.
- Barbecue sauce contains 332 times more sugar than couscous. While barbecue sauce contains 33.24g of sugar, couscous contains only 0.1g.
Sauce, barbecue and Couscous, cooked 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 | +62.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +312.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +300% |
| Contains more IronIron | +68.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +75.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +50% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +52.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2015.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +515.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +107.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +47.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1700% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +115.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +173.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +64.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +126.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +650% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.82 g
Fats:
0.63 g
Carbs:
40.77 g
Water:
54.71 g
Other:
3.07 g
Protein:
3.79 g
Fats:
0.16 g
Carbs:
23.22 g
Water:
72.57 g
Other:
0.26 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +293.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +75.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1080.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +362.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.045 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.101 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.022 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.064 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +272.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +57.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -35.6% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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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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| Selenium | 1.3µg | 27.5µg | 48% |
| Sodium | 1027mg | 5mg | 44% |
| Fructose | 14.17g | 18% | |
| Carbs | 40.77g | 23.22g | 6% |
| Protein | 0.82g | 3.79g | 6% |
| Potassium | 232mg | 58mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.164mg | 0.371mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.13mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.64mg | 0.38mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.072mg | 0.041mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.063mg | 3% |
| Folate | 2µg | 15µg | 3% |
| Calories | 172kcal | 112kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.597mg | 0.983mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.075mg | 0.051mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.126mg | 0.084mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.056mg | 0.027mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 1.4g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.63g | 0.16g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.26mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Choline | 7.1mg | 3.3mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 39.87g | 21.82g | N/A |
| Sugar | 33.24g | 0.1g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Phosphorus | 20mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.045g | 0.029g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.082g | 0.022g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.101g | 0.064g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.147mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.259mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.184mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.162mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.021g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.08g | N/A |
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
7%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Couscous is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 1022mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Couscous is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue sauce is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barbecue sauce 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.