Corned beef vs. Couscous — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between corned beef and couscous?
- Corned beef has more vitamin B12, zinc, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and copper than couscous.
- Corned beef's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 68% higher.
- Couscous has a higher glycemic index (65) than corned beef (0).
We used Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked 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 | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +150% |
| Contains more IronIron | +389.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +275.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1661.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +468.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +19.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +281.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +23.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +529.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +208.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +351% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1400% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1997% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +142.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.17 g
Fats:
18.98 g
Carbs:
0.47 g
Water:
59.79 g
Other:
2.59 g
Protein:
3.79 g
Fats:
0.16 g
Carbs:
23.22 g
Water:
72.57 g
Other:
0.26 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +379.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11762.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +896.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +4840.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.67 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 | +41809.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +946.9% |
| 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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 0µg | 68% |
| Sodium | 973mg | 5mg | 42% |
| Zinc | 4.58mg | 0.26mg | 39% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 0mg | 33% |
| Protein | 18.17g | 3.79g | 29% |
| Fats | 18.98g | 0.16g | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 6.34g | 0.029g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.22g | 0.022g | 23% |
| Iron | 1.86mg | 0.38mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 22mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.051mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.154mg | 0.041mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.03mg | 0.983mg | 13% |
| Choline | 69.2mg | 3.3mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.027mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 32.8µg | 27.5µg | 10% |
| Carbs | 0.47g | 23.22g | 8% |
| Calories | 251kcal | 112kcal | 7% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.4g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.67g | 0.064g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.063mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.084mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 145mg | 58mg | 3% |
| Folate | 6µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.42mg | 0.371mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.47g | 21.82g | N/A |
| Calcium | 8mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.1g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.119mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.726mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.827mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.445mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.536mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.473mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.718mg | 0.184mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.901mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.58mg | 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
33%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Couscous is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 968mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Couscous is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.311g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corned beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corned beef is relatively richer in vitamins