Couscous vs. Brie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between couscous and brie
- Couscous is higher in selenium, yet brie is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, zinc, calcium, and vitamin B6.
- Brie covers your daily saturated fat needs 87% more than couscous.
- Couscous contains 2 times more selenium than brie. While couscous contains 27.5µg of selenium, brie contains only 14.5µg.
- The amount of sodium in couscous is lower.
- The glycemic index of brie is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Couscous, cooked and Cheese, brie.
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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 CopperCopper | +115.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +147.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +89.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +150% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +162.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +31.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +815.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +754.5% |
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 | +158.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +84.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +11.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1825.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +86% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +360.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +333.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +366.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +5060% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +49.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +447.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17200% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +938.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +36322.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1190.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 17.41g | 79% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.65µg | 69% |
| Fats | 0.16g | 27.68g | 42% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.52mg | 38% |
| Protein | 3.79g | 20.75g | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 629mg | 27% |
| Selenium | 27.5µg | 14.5µg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 22mg | 188mg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.022g | 8.013g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 174µg | 19% |
| Zinc | 0.26mg | 2.38mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 184mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.235mg | 14% |
| Folate | 15µg | 65µg | 13% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 334kcal | 11% |
| Carbs | 23.22g | 0.45g | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 0g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.371mg | 0.69mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.064g | 0.826g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 0.38mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 20IU | 3% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 20mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.5µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 58mg | 152mg | 3% |
| Choline | 3.3mg | 15.4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 2.3µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.041mg | 0.019mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.5mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.084mg | 0.034mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 0.24mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 21.82g | 0.45g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0.45g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.322mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.1mg | 0.751mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.147mg | 1.015mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.259mg | 1.929mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.073mg | 1.851mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0.592mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.184mg | 1.158mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.162mg | 1.34mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0.716mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Couscous is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Couscous is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 624mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Couscous is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.381g)
Which food is cheaper?
Couscous is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brie is relatively richer in vitamins