Couscous vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are couscous and chicken meat different?
- Couscous contains less vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B5, vitamin B12, choline, and iron than chicken meat.
- Chicken meat covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 47% more than couscous.
- Couscous contains less saturated fat.
- Couscous has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of couscous is 65, while the glycemic index of chicken meat is 0.
Couscous, cooked and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted types were 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +320% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +15.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +187.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +87.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +284.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +231.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +61% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +646.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +727.3% |
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 FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +107.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +522.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +763.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +177.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +684.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1897% |
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:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-174.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +620.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +8400% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.022 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.064 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +24172.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4540.6% |
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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| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 8.487mg | 47% |
| Protein | 3.79g | 27.3g | 47% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 88mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.4mg | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 22mg | 182mg | 23% |
| Fats | 0.16g | 13.6g | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.064g | 2.97g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 3.79g | 17% |
| Zinc | 0.26mg | 1.94mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.371mg | 1.03mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.022g | 5.34g | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.3µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.168mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 1.26mg | 11% |
| Choline | 3.3mg | 65.9mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 23.22g | 0g | 8% |
| Selenium | 27.5µg | 23.9µg | 7% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 239kcal | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 0g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 48µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 58mg | 223mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 23mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 82mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.041mg | 0.066mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.084mg | 0.02mg | 3% |
| Folate | 15µg | 5µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 2.4µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 0.27mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 21.82g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.1mg | 1.128mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.147mg | 1.362mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.259mg | 1.986mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.073mg | 2.223mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0.726mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.184mg | 1.061mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.162mg | 1.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0.802mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.04g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g | N/A |
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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Couscous is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Couscous is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.761g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat is relatively richer in vitamins