Cocktail sauce vs. Couscous — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between cocktail sauce and couscous
- Cocktail sauce has more vitamin C, copper, potassium, vitamin A, vitamin E, and iron; however, couscous is richer in selenium and vitamin B5.
- Couscous covers your daily selenium needs 46% more than cocktail sauce.
- Couscous contains less sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Sauce, cocktail, ready-to-serve 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 | +112.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +225% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +432.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +118.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +170.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +46.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +76.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1150% |
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 | +730.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +74.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +56.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +13.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +445.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.36 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
28.22 g
Water:
65.67 g
Other:
3.7 g
Protein:
3.79 g
Fats:
0.16 g
Carbs:
23.22 g
Water:
72.57 g
Other:
0.26 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +556.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1323.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +178.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.5% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 2.2µg | 27.5µg | 46% |
| Sodium | 983mg | 5mg | 43% |
| Vitamin C | 11.6mg | 0mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.041mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 309mg | 58mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.83mg | 0.38mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 1.08mg | 0.13mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.068mg | 0.371mg | 6% |
| Protein | 1.36g | 3.79g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.021mg | 0.063mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.4µg | 0.1µg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.148mg | 0.084mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.047mg | 0.027mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.4g | 2% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.051mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 28.22g | 23.22g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Folate | 17µg | 15µg | 1% |
| Choline | 11mg | 3.3mg | 1% |
| Calories | 124kcal | 112kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.82mg | 0.983mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 30mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.38mg | 0.26mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.05g | 0.16g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.42g | 21.82g | N/A |
| Sugar | 11.83g | 0.1g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.029g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.022g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 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% |
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
12%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Couscous is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 978mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cocktail sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocktail sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocktail sauce is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocktail sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocktail sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)