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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.

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 Iron +389.5%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +468.2%
Contains more Potassium +150%
Contains more Zinc +1661.5%
Contains more Copper +275.6%
Contains more Selenium +19.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Manganese +281.8%
Equal in Calcium - 8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 70% 9% 54% 13% 127% 125% 52% 3% 179%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 15% 6% 10% 6% 1% 8% 14% 11% 150%
Contains more Iron +389.5%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +468.2%
Contains more Potassium +150%
Contains more Zinc +1661.5%
Contains more Copper +275.6%
Contains more Selenium +19.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Manganese +281.8%
Equal in Calcium - 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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +529.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +208.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +351%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +142.3%
Contains more Folate +150%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 3% 0% 7% 40% 57% 26% 54% 5% 204% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 0% 16% 7% 19% 23% 12% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +529.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +208.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +351%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +142.3%
Contains more Folate +150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +379.4%
Contains more Fats +11762.5%
Contains more Other +896.2%
Contains more Carbs +4840.4%
Contains more Water +21.4%
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
4% 23% 73%
Protein: 3.79 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 23.22 g
Water: 72.57 g
Other: 0.26 g
Contains more Protein +379.4%
Contains more Fats +11762.5%
Contains more Other +896.2%
Contains more Carbs +4840.4%
Contains more Water +21.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41809.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +946.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
39% 57% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.67 g
25% 19% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.022 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.064 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41809.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +946.9%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Corned beef Couscous
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Couscous Opinion
Net carbs 0.47g 21.82g Couscous
Protein 18.17g 3.79g Corned beef
Fats 18.98g 0.16g Corned beef
Carbs 0.47g 23.22g Couscous
Calories 251kcal 112kcal Corned beef
Sugar 0g 0.1g Corned beef
Fiber 0g 1.4g Couscous
Calcium 8mg 8mg
Iron 1.86mg 0.38mg Corned beef
Magnesium 12mg 8mg Corned beef
Phosphorus 125mg 22mg Corned beef
Potassium 145mg 58mg Corned beef
Sodium 973mg 5mg Couscous
Zinc 4.58mg 0.26mg Corned beef
Copper 0.154mg 0.041mg Corned beef
Manganese 0.022mg 0.084mg Couscous
Selenium 32.8µg 27.5µg Corned beef
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.13mg Corned beef
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Corned beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Corned beef
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.063mg Couscous
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.027mg Corned beef
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 0.983mg Corned beef
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.371mg Corned beef
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.051mg Corned beef
Folate 6µg 15µg Couscous
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0µg Corned beef
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0.1µg Corned beef
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.049mg Corned beef
Threonine 0.726mg 0.1mg Corned beef
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0.147mg Corned beef
Leucine 1.445mg 0.259mg Corned beef
Lysine 1.536mg 0.073mg Corned beef
Methionine 0.473mg 0.059mg Corned beef
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.184mg Corned beef
Valine 0.901mg 0.162mg Corned beef
Histidine 0.58mg 0.077mg Corned beef
Cholesterol 98mg 0mg Couscous
Saturated Fat 6.34g 0.029g Couscous
Monounsaturated Fat 9.22g 0.022g Corned beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 0.064g Corned beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corned beef Couscous
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Corned beef
7%
Couscous
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
22%
Couscous

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 968mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.311g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corned beef
Corned beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corned beef
Corned beef is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/nutrients
  2. Couscous - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169700/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.