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Couscous vs. Adzuki bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Couscous and Adzuki bean

  • Couscous has more Selenium, while Adzuki bean has more Copper, Folate, Fiber, Manganese, Phosphorus, Iron, Potassium, Zinc, and Magnesium.
  • Couscous's daily need coverage for Selenium is 48% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Couscous, cooked and Beans, adzuki, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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.
Couscous
Couscous
2
:
8
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Contains more Selenium +2191.7%
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains more Iron +426.3%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +663.6%
Contains more Potassium +817.2%
Contains more Zinc +580.8%
Contains more Copper +626.8%
Contains more Manganese +582.1%
Couscous
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 15% 6% 10% 6% 1% 8% 14% 11% 150%
Adzuki bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 75% 38% 72% 47% 2% 49% 100% 75% 7%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Contains more Selenium +2191.7%
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains more Iron +426.3%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +663.6%
Contains more Potassium +817.2%
Contains more Zinc +580.8%
Contains more Copper +626.8%
Contains more Manganese +582.1%

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.
Couscous
Couscous
3
:
6
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +137%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.2%
Contains more Folate +706.7%
Couscous
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%
Adzuki bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 29% 15% 14% 26% 23% 91% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +137%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.2%
Contains more Folate +706.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Couscous
Couscous
2
:
3
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean
Contains more Fats +60%
Contains more Protein +98.4%
Contains more Other +407.7%
Equal in Carbs - 24.77
Equal in Water - 66.29
Couscous
4% 23% 73%
Protein: 3.79 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 23.22 g
Water: 72.57 g
Other: 0.26 g
Adzuki bean
8% 25% 66%
Protein: 7.52 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 24.77 g
Water: 66.29 g
Other: 1.32 g
Contains more Fats +60%
Contains more Protein +98.4%
Contains more Other +407.7%
Equal in Carbs - 24.77
Equal in Water - 66.29

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Couscous
Couscous
3
:
0
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +144.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +204.8%
Couscous
25% 19% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.022 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.064 g
Adzuki bean
55% 14% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.021 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +144.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +204.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Couscous Adzuki bean
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Couscous Adzuki bean Opinion
Net carbs 21.82g 17.47g Couscous
Protein 3.79g 7.52g Adzuki bean
Fats 0.16g 0.1g Couscous
Carbs 23.22g 24.77g Adzuki bean
Calories 112kcal 128kcal Adzuki bean
Sugar 0.1g Adzuki bean
Fiber 1.4g 7.3g Adzuki bean
Calcium 8mg 28mg Adzuki bean
Iron 0.38mg 2mg Adzuki bean
Magnesium 8mg 52mg Adzuki bean
Phosphorus 22mg 168mg Adzuki bean
Potassium 58mg 532mg Adzuki bean
Sodium 5mg 8mg Couscous
Zinc 0.26mg 1.77mg Adzuki bean
Copper 0.041mg 0.298mg Adzuki bean
Manganese 0.084mg 0.573mg Adzuki bean
Selenium 27.5µg 1.2µg Couscous
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Adzuki bean
Vitamin E 0.13mg Couscous
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.115mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.064mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 0.717mg Couscous
Vitamin B5 0.371mg 0.43mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.096mg Adzuki bean
Folate 15µg 121µg Adzuki bean
Vitamin K 0.1µg Couscous
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.072mg Adzuki bean
Threonine 0.1mg 0.255mg Adzuki bean
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.3mg Adzuki bean
Leucine 0.259mg 0.632mg Adzuki bean
Lysine 0.073mg 0.567mg Adzuki bean
Methionine 0.059mg 0.079mg Adzuki bean
Phenylalanine 0.184mg 0.398mg Adzuki bean
Valine 0.162mg 0.387mg Adzuki bean
Histidine 0.077mg 0.198mg Adzuki bean
Saturated Fat 0.029g 0.036g Couscous
Monounsaturated Fat 0.022g 0.009g Couscous
Polyunsaturated fat 0.064g 0.021g Couscous

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Couscous Adzuki bean
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
7%
Couscous
16%
Adzuki bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Couscous
47%
Adzuki bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is cheaper?
Couscous
Couscous is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Couscous - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169700/nutrients
  2. Adzuki bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173728/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.