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Couscous vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are couscous and broth different?

  • Broth has more vitamin B2, phosphorus, choline, calcium, vitamin B12, magnesium, vitamin B3, and iron than couscous.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for broth is 1038% higher.
  • Couscous has less saturated fat.
  • Broth has a lower glycemic index (45) than couscous (65).

Couscous, cooked and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry are the varieties used in this article.

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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%
Broth
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +188.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2237.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +432.8%
Contains more IronIron +171.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +654.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +78.6%
~equal in Selenium ~28µg

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%
Broth
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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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1492.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +150.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +113.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +3372.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
Broth
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17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +28.9%
Contains more WaterWater +3096.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +339.6%
Contains more FatsFats +8575%
Contains more OtherOther +18815.4%

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
Broth
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +24263.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6900%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Couscous Broth DV% diff.
Sodium 5mg 23875mg 1038%
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.43mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.064g 4.48g 29%
Protein 3.79g 16.66g 26%
Phosphorus 22mg 166mg 21%
Fats 0.16g 13.88g 21%
Choline 3.3mg 114.6mg 20%
Calcium 8mg 187mg 18%
Saturated fat 0.029g 3.43g 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.022g 5.36g 13%
Magnesium 8mg 56mg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 2.46mg 9%
Iron 0.38mg 1.03mg 8%
Calories 112kcal 267kcal 8%
Potassium 58mg 309mg 7%
Fiber 1.4g 0g 6%
Copper 0.041mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.371mg 0.6mg 5%
Folate 15µg 32µg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.1mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.1mg 3%
Manganese 0.084mg 0.15mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.46mg 2%
Zinc 0.26mg 0.09mg 2%
Carbs 23.22g 18.01g 2%
Selenium 27.5µg 28µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 21.82g 18.01g N/A
Sugar 0.1g 17.36g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Couscous Broth
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
28%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Couscous
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 23870mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.401g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth 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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.