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Couscous vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Couscous and Brown sugar

  • Couscous has more Selenium, Fiber, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, however, Brown sugar is higher in Calcium.
  • Couscous covers your daily need of Selenium 48% more than Brown sugar.
  • Couscous has less Sugar.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Couscous, cooked and Sugars, brown.

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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 Phosphorus +450%
Contains less Sodium -82.1%
Contains more Zinc +766.7%
Contains more Manganese +31.3%
Contains more Selenium +2191.7%
Contains more Calcium +937.5%
Contains more Iron +86.8%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Potassium +129.3%
Contains more Copper +14.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 15% 6% 10% 6% 1% 8% 14% 11% 150%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Contains more Phosphorus +450%
Contains less Sodium -82.1%
Contains more Zinc +766.7%
Contains more Manganese +31.3%
Contains more Selenium +2191.7%
Contains more Calcium +937.5%
Contains more Iron +86.8%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Potassium +129.3%
Contains more Copper +14.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +793.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +181.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.4%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 0% 16% 7% 19% 23% 12% 12% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 8% 10% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +793.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +181.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.4%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +3058.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +5315.7%
Contains more Carbs +322.4%
Contains more Other +73.1%
4% 23% 73%
Protein: 3.79 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 23.22 g
Water: 72.57 g
Other: 0.26 g
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more Protein +3058.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +5315.7%
Contains more Carbs +322.4%
Contains more Other +73.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Couscous Brown sugar Opinion
Net carbs 21.82g 98.09g Brown sugar
Protein 3.79g 0.12g Couscous
Fats 0.16g 0g Couscous
Carbs 23.22g 98.09g Brown sugar
Calories 112kcal 380kcal Brown sugar
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 0.1g 97.02g Couscous
Fiber 1.4g 0g Couscous
Calcium 8mg 83mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.38mg 0.71mg Brown sugar
Magnesium 8mg 9mg Brown sugar
Phosphorus 22mg 4mg Couscous
Potassium 58mg 133mg Brown sugar
Sodium 5mg 28mg Couscous
Zinc 0.26mg 0.03mg Couscous
Copper 0.041mg 0.047mg Brown sugar
Manganese 0.084mg 0.064mg Couscous
Selenium 27.5µg 1.2µg Couscous
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0mg Couscous
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0mg Couscous
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0mg Couscous
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 0.11mg Couscous
Vitamin B5 0.371mg 0.132mg Couscous
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.041mg Couscous
Folate 15µg 1µg Couscous
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Couscous
Tryptophan 0.049mg Couscous
Threonine 0.1mg Couscous
Isoleucine 0.147mg Couscous
Leucine 0.259mg Couscous
Lysine 0.073mg Couscous
Methionine 0.059mg Couscous
Phenylalanine 0.184mg Couscous
Valine 0.162mg Couscous
Histidine 0.077mg Couscous
Saturated Fat 0.029g 0g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.022g 0g Couscous
Polyunsaturated fat 0.064g 0g Couscous

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Couscous Brown sugar
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Couscous
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Sugar (difference - 96.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Couscous
Couscous is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
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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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.