Couscous vs. Cream pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are couscous and cream pie different?
- Couscous is higher in selenium; however, cream pie is richer in iron, vitamin B2, copper, phosphorus, vitamin K, vitamin E, and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cream pie is 62% higher.
- Couscous contains 5 times more selenium than cream pie. While couscous contains 27.5µg of selenium, cream pie contains only 6µg.
- Couscous has less sodium.
Couscous, cooked and Pie, chocolate creme, commercially prepared 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +358.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +137.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +725% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +177.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +292.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +187.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +69.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +259.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +91.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +62.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +59.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +155% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +738.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +38.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +418.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +9400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +26.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +442.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +113.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +13906.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +65.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +315.4% |
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Protein
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +33245.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1695.3% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 12.449g | 56% |
| Selenium | 27.5µg | 6µg | 39% |
| Fats | 0.16g | 22.41g | 34% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.022g | 7.336g | 18% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 1.49mg | 14% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 353kcal | 12% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 266mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.041mg | 0.118mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.14mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 22mg | 79mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 9.5µg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.064g | 1.149g | 7% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 66mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 1.09mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 23.22g | 38.44g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 46µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.12µg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 58mg | 161mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 19mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.371mg | 0.232mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.084mg | 0.161mg | 3% |
| Choline | 3.3mg | 17.9mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.02mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 0.087mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 0.605mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.26mg | 0.44mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 0.8g | 2% |
| Protein | 3.79g | 4.15g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Folate | 15µg | 19µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 21.82g | 37.64g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 3IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 27.39g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 2.49g | 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 | 0.001g | 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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream pie is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cream pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream pie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Couscous is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Couscous is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 261mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Couscous is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.42g)