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Couscous vs. Cherimoya — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between couscous and cherimoya

  • Couscous contains less vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin B2, potassium, and fiber than cherimoya.
  • Cherimoya's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 16% higher.
  • The amount of sugar in couscous is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Couscous, cooked and Cherimoya, 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 3% 25% 10% 23% 4.4% 11% 0.91% 12% 0%
Contains more IronIron +40.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +62.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +112.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +394.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +68.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10.7%

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%
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 42% 0.3% 5.4% 0% 25% 30% 12% 21% 59% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +385.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +403.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +53.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.345mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
18% 79%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.68 g
Carbs: 17.71 g
Water: 79.39 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +141.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31.1%
Contains more FatsFats +325%
Contains more OtherOther +150%
~equal in Water ~79.39g

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
49% 12% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.233 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.055 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.188 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -87.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +150%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +193.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Couscous Cherimoya Opinion
Calories 112kcal 75kcal Couscous
Protein 3.79g 1.57g Couscous
Fats 0.16g 0.68g Cherimoya
Vitamin C 0mg 12.6mg Cherimoya
Net carbs 21.82g 14.71g Couscous
Carbs 23.22g 17.71g Couscous
Magnesium 8mg 17mg Cherimoya
Calcium 8mg 10mg Cherimoya
Potassium 58mg 287mg Cherimoya
Iron 0.38mg 0.27mg Couscous
Sugar 0.1g 12.87g Couscous
Fiber 1.4g 3g Cherimoya
Copper 0.041mg 0.069mg Cherimoya
Zinc 0.26mg 0.16mg Couscous
Phosphorus 22mg 26mg Cherimoya
Sodium 5mg 7mg Couscous
Vitamin A 0IU 5IU Cherimoya
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.27mg Cherimoya
Manganese 0.084mg 0.093mg Cherimoya
Selenium 27.5µg Couscous
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.101mg Cherimoya
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.131mg Cherimoya
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 0.644mg Couscous
Vitamin B5 0.371mg 0.345mg Couscous
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.257mg Cherimoya
Vitamin K 0.1µg Couscous
Folate 15µg 23µg Cherimoya
Choline 3.3mg Couscous
Saturated Fat 0.029g 0.233g Couscous
Monounsaturated fat 0.022g 0.055g Cherimoya
Polyunsaturated fat 0.064g 0.188g Cherimoya
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.031mg Couscous
Threonine 0.1mg 0.052mg Couscous
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.042mg Couscous
Leucine 0.259mg 0.063mg Couscous
Lysine 0.073mg 0.042mg Couscous
Methionine 0.059mg 0.021mg Couscous
Phenylalanine 0.184mg 0.042mg Couscous
Valine 0.162mg 0.063mg Couscous
Histidine 0.077mg 0.021mg Couscous
Fructose 6.28g Cherimoya
Omega-3 - ALA 0.159g Cherimoya
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.028g Cherimoya

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Couscous Cherimoya
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
16%
Cherimoya
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Couscous
10%
Cherimoya

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.204g)
Which food is cheaper?
Couscous
Couscous is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cherimoya
Cherimoya is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cherimoya
Cherimoya is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Cherimoya - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173953/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.