Couscous vs. Bottled water — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between couscous and bottled water
- Couscous is richer than bottled water in selenium, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, fiber, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for couscous is 50% higher.
- Bottled water has a lower glycemic index than couscous.
Food types used in this article are Couscous, cooked and Water, bottled, generic.
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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 | +300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +485.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
99.98 g
Other:
0.02 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1200% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +37.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 27.5µg | 0µg | 50% |
| Carbs | 23.22g | 0g | 8% |
| Protein | 3.79g | 0g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.371mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 0kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 0g | 6% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.084mg | 4% | |
| Folate | 15µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.041mg | 0.007mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 22mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.26mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 58mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Choline | 3.3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.16g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 21.82g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 8mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0g | N/A |
| Sodium | 5mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.022g | 0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.064g | 0g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.147mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.259mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.184mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.162mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 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
7%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
1%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Couscous is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Couscous is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bottled water is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bottled water contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bottled water is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bottled water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Bottled water is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)