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Couscous vs. Beefsteak raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between couscous and beefsteak raw

  • Couscous has less vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B2, and potassium than beefsteak raw.
  • Beefsteak raw covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 112% more than couscous.
  • Couscous has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of couscous is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Couscous, cooked and Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 2.4% 5.1% 14% 14% 7.1% 9.4% 0.65% 11% 150%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.5% 33% 75% 26% 145% 94% 7.2% 0% 152%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +212.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +546.6%
Contains more IronIron +426.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +92.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1938.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +900%
~equal in Selenium ~27.9µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 2.6% 0% 16% 6.2% 18% 22% 12% 0% 0.25% 11% 1.8%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.67% 0% 1.5% 19% 42% 95% 0% 125% 336% 3.8% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +574.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +413.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +964.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1400%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 23% 73%
Protein: 3.79 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 23.22 g
Water: 72.57 g
Other: 0.26 g
21% 5% 73%
Protein: 21.38 g
Fats: 5.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.33 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +464.1%
Contains more FatsFats +3250%
Contains more OtherOther +26.9%
~equal in Water ~72.93g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 19% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.022 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.064 g
42% 53% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.875 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.189 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10600%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +195.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Couscous Beefsteak raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Couscous Beefsteak raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.69µg 112%
Zinc 0.26mg 5.3mg 46%
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.543mg 38%
Protein 3.79g 21.38g 35%
Phosphorus 22mg 220mg 28%
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 5.048mg 25%
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg 22%
Iron 0.38mg 2mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.182mg 12%
Potassium 58mg 375mg 9%
Saturated fat 0.029g 1.875g 8%
Carbs 23.22g 0g 8%
Fats 0.16g 5.36g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.371mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.022g 2.354g 6%
Fiber 1.4g 0g 6%
Magnesium 8mg 25mg 4%
Copper 0.041mg 0.079mg 4%
Manganese 0.084mg 4%
Folate 15µg 3µg 3%
Sodium 5mg 55mg 2%
Choline 3.3mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.5µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.064g 0.189g 1%
Calories 112kcal 134kcal 1%
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.075mg 1%
Selenium 27.5µg 27.9µg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 1%
Net carbs 21.82g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Calcium 8mg 5mg 0%
Sugar 0.1g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.253g N/A
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.262mg 0%
Threonine 0.1mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 1.09mg 0%
Leucine 0.259mg 2.011mg 0%
Lysine 0.073mg 2.247mg 0%
Methionine 0.059mg 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.184mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 0.162mg 1.152mg 0%
Histidine 0.077mg 0.868mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.142g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Couscous Beefsteak raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
48%
Beefsteak raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Couscous
55%
Beefsteak raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.846g)
Which food is cheaper?
Couscous
Couscous is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw 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. Couscous - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169700/nutrients
  2. Beefsteak raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172173/nutrients

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

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