Kidney beans raw vs. Couscous — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between kidney beans raw and couscous?
- Kidney beans raw is richer in copper, iron, folate, fiber, phosphorus, manganese, potassium, vitamin B1, and magnesium, while couscous is higher in selenium.
- Kidney beans raw's daily need coverage for copper is 102% higher.
- Couscous has 26 times less folate than kidney beans raw. Kidney beans raw has 394µg of folate, while couscous has 15µg.
- Couscous has a higher glycemic index (65) than kidney beans raw (22).
We used Beans, kidney, all types, mature seeds, raw and Couscous, cooked 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1650% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1687.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2324.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2057.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2236.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +973.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1750% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1115.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +759.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +69.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +739.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +711.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +109.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +110.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +678.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +18900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2526.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.58 g
Fats:
0.83 g
Carbs:
60.01 g
Water:
11.75 g
Other:
3.83 g
Protein:
3.79 g
Fats:
0.16 g
Carbs:
23.22 g
Water:
72.57 g
Other:
0.26 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +522.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +418.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +158.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1373.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +517.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.12 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.457 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 | +190.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +614.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.8% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.958mg | 0.041mg | 102% |
| Iron | 8.2mg | 0.38mg | 98% |
| Folate | 394µg | 15µg | 95% |
| Fiber | 24.9g | 1.4g | 94% |
| Phosphorus | 407mg | 22mg | 55% |
| Selenium | 3.2µg | 27.5µg | 44% |
| Manganese | 1.021mg | 0.084mg | 41% |
| Protein | 23.58g | 3.79g | 40% |
| Potassium | 1406mg | 58mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.529mg | 0.063mg | 39% |
| Magnesium | 140mg | 8mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.397mg | 0.051mg | 27% |
| Zinc | 2.79mg | 0.26mg | 23% |
| Vitamin K | 19µg | 0.1µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.219mg | 0.027mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 143mg | 8mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 60.01g | 23.22g | 12% |
| Calories | 333kcal | 112kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.78mg | 0.371mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.06mg | 0.983mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.457g | 0.064g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.83g | 0.16g | 1% |
| Choline | 3.3mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 24mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 35.11g | 21.82g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.23g | 0.1g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.12g | 0.029g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.064g | 0.022g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.279mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.992mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.041mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.882mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.618mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.355mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.275mg | 0.184mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.233mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.656mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
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
56%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
130%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kidney beans raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Kidney beans raw is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kidney beans raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kidney beans raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Couscous is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Couscous is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.091g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)