Chocolate cake vs. Couscous — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between chocolate cake and couscous
- Chocolate cake has more choline, copper, iron, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and manganese; however, couscous is richer in selenium.
- Couscous covers your daily selenium needs 28% more than chocolate cake.
- Couscous has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of couscous is 65, while the glycemic index of chocolate cake is 41.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Couscous, cooked.
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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 | +300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +650% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +141.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +323.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +404.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +165.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +381.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +233.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +131.1% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +123.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +688.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +3790.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +22% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +24.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
3.79 g
Fats:
0.16 g
Carbs:
23.22 g
Water:
72.57 g
Other:
0.26 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +9337.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +130% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +592.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +197.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.761 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 | +27350% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4214.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.5% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 11.9µg | 27.5µg | 28% |
| Saturated fat | 5.43g | 0.029g | 25% |
| Fats | 15.1g | 0.16g | 23% |
| Choline | 128.4mg | 3.3mg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 0mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.041mg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.761g | 0.064g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.039g | 0.022g | 15% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 0.38mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.027mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 315mg | 5mg | 13% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 112kcal | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 106mg | 22mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 53.4g | 23.22g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.28mg | 0.084mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.141mg | 0.063mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 8mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 8mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.26mg | 4% |
| Folate | 27µg | 15µg | 3% |
| Protein | 5.3g | 3.79g | 3% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 58mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.051mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 0.371mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.137mg | 0.983mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 51.8g | 21.82g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.1g | N/A | |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.202mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.24mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.407mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.268mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.265mg | 0.184mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.283mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.12mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0g | 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
19%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Couscous is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 310mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Couscous is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.401g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake 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.