Coleslaw vs. Couscous — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between coleslaw and couscous?
- Coleslaw has more vitamin K, vitamin C, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated fat than couscous.
- Coleslaw's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 59% higher.
- Couscous is lower in sugar.
- Couscous has a higher glycemic index (65) than coleslaw (39).
We used Fast foods, coleslaw 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 CalciumCalcium | +275% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +122.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +21.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +72.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +173.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +85.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.5% |
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 | +315.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +119.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +70800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +142.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +35% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +377.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +50.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +6093.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +219.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +298.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +55.9% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12040.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +8256.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.2% |
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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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 70.9µg | 0.1µg | 59% |
| Selenium | 27.5µg | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.348g | 0.064g | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 14.6mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Fats | 9.91g | 0.16g | 15% |
| Sodium | 203mg | 5mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.599g | 0.029g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.671g | 0.022g | 7% |
| Protein | 0.95g | 3.79g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.112mg | 0.051mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.206mg | 0.983mg | 5% |
| Folate | 15µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.063mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 14.89g | 23.22g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.015mg | 0.041mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.246mg | 0.371mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 28µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.13mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.44g | 2% | |
| Calories | 153kcal | 112kcal | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 1.4g | 2% |
| Potassium | 129mg | 58mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.22mg | 0.38mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.027mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.102mg | 0.084mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.14mg | 0.26mg | 1% |
| Choline | 3.3mg | 1% | |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 12.99g | 21.82g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 12.19g | 0.1g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 20mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.037g | N/A | |
| 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 - EPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.279g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.979g | 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
23%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Couscous is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Couscous is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 198mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Couscous is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Coleslaw is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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