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Couscous vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between couscous and coleslaw?

  • Coleslaw has more vitamin K, vitamin C, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat than couscous.
  • Coleslaw's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 59% higher.
  • Coleslaw has 5 times less vitamin B3 than couscous. Couscous has 0.983mg of vitamin B3, while coleslaw has 0.206mg.
  • Couscous is lower in sodium.
  • Couscous has a higher glycemic index (65) than coleslaw (39).

We used Couscous, cooked and Fast foods, coleslaw types in this comparison.

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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 5.7% 9% 11% 8.3% 5% 3.8% 8.6% 26% 13% 0%
Contains more IronIron +72.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +173.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +85.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +275%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +122.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~8mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~20mg

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 49% 9.3% 11% 0% 6.5% 4.6% 3.9% 15% 26% 1.3% 177% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +142.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +377.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +50.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +315.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +119.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +70800%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
10% 15% 73%
Protein: 0.95 g
Fats: 9.91 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 73.42 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +298.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +55.9%
Contains more FatsFats +6093.8%
Contains more OtherOther +219.2%
~equal in Water ~73.42g

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
17% 28% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.599 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.348 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12040.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8256.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Couscous Coleslaw
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Couscous Coleslaw DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0.1µg 70.9µg 59%
Selenium 27.5µg 50%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.064g 5.348g 35%
Vitamin C 0mg 14.6mg 16%
Fats 0.16g 9.91g 15%
Sodium 5mg 203mg 9%
Saturated fat 0.029g 1.599g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.022g 2.671g 7%
Protein 3.79g 0.95g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.112mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 0.206mg 5%
Folate 15µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.026mg 3%
Carbs 23.22g 14.89g 3%
Copper 0.041mg 0.015mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.371mg 0.246mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 28µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.54mg 3%
Calcium 8mg 30mg 2%
Fructose 1.44g 2%
Calories 112kcal 153kcal 2%
Fiber 1.4g 1.9g 2%
Potassium 58mg 129mg 2%
Iron 0.38mg 0.22mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.02mg 1%
Manganese 0.084mg 0.102mg 1%
Zinc 0.26mg 0.14mg 1%
Choline 3.3mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg 1%
Net carbs 21.82g 12.99g N/A
Magnesium 8mg 8mg 0%
Sugar 0.1g 12.19g N/A
Phosphorus 22mg 20mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Trans fat 0.037g N/A
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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Couscous Coleslaw
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
23%
Coleslaw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Couscous
9%
Coleslaw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 198mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
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.
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. Coleslaw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170300/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.