Couscous vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between couscous and bell peppers
- Couscous has more selenium and vitamin B5; however, bell peppers have more vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin A, and vitamin K.
- Bell peppers' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 89% more.
- Couscous is lower in sugar.
- Couscous has a higher glycemic index than bell peppers.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Couscous, cooked and Peppers, sweet, green, 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +11.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +201.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +61% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +45.2% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +104.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +274.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +184.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +339.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +7300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +66.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.79 g
Fats:
0.16 g
Carbs:
23.22 g
Water:
72.57 g
Other:
0.26 g
Protein:
0.86 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
4.64 g
Water:
93.89 g
Other:
0.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +340.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +400.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +69.2% |
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Fats
~0.17g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.022 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.064 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.058 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.062 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -50% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +175% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.062g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 80.4mg | 89% |
| Selenium | 27.5µg | 0µg | 50% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.224mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 7.4µg | 6% |
| Carbs | 23.22g | 4.64g | 6% |
| Protein | 3.79g | 0.86g | 6% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 20kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.371mg | 0.099mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 58mg | 175mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 0.48mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.041mg | 0.066mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 18µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.084mg | 0.122mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 0.37mg | 2% |
| Folate | 15µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 0.057mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.12g | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.26mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 1.7g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.16g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 21.82g | 2.94g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.34mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 2.4g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 22mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Choline | 3.3mg | 5.5mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 0.058g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.022g | 0.008g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.064g | 0.062g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.1mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.147mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.259mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.073mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.184mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.162mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
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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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Couscous is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Couscous is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bell pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Bell pepper is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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