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Couscous vs. Crème caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between couscous and crème caramel

  • Couscous has more selenium, vitamin B3, and fiber; however, crème caramel is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and calcium.
  • Couscous covers your daily need for selenium, 34% more than crème caramel.
  • Couscous has less saturated fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Couscous, cooked and Desserts, flan, caramel custard, prepared-from-recipe.

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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 6.4% 25% 10% 14% 9.3% 13% 41% 6.9% 1.3% 47%
Contains more CopperCopper +46.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +740%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +216.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +937.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +103.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +80.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +336.4%
~equal in Iron ~0.38mg

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 0% 15% 4.6% 0% 8% 48% 1.5% 31% 10% 45% 0.5% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +96.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1098.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
5% 4% 23% 68%
Protein: 4.53 g
Fats: 4.03 g
Carbs: 22.78 g
Water: 68.05 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.5%
Contains more FatsFats +2418.8%
Contains more OtherOther +134.6%
~equal in Carbs ~22.78g
~equal in Water ~68.05g

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
52% 37% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.799 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.266 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.392 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5654.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +512.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Couscous Crème caramel DV% diff.
Selenium 27.5µg 8.7µg 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg 30%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.21mg 14%
Phosphorus 22mg 96mg 11%
Saturated fat 0.029g 1.799g 8%
Calcium 8mg 83mg 8%
Fiber 1.4g 0g 6%
Fats 0.16g 4.03g 6%
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 0.082mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 46µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.371mg 0.514mg 3%
Manganese 0.084mg 0.01mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.032mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.022g 1.266g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.064g 0.392g 2%
Folate 15µg 9µg 2%
Calories 112kcal 145kcal 2%
Potassium 58mg 118mg 2%
Zinc 0.26mg 0.47mg 2%
Sodium 5mg 53mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.23mg 1%
Protein 3.79g 4.53g 1%
Copper 0.041mg 0.028mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.044mg 1%
Choline 3.3mg 1%
Net carbs 21.82g 22.78g N/A
Carbs 23.22g 22.78g 0%
Magnesium 8mg 9mg 0%
Iron 0.38mg 0.38mg 0%
Sugar 0.1g 23.15g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.2µg 0%
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
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Couscous Crème caramel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
13%
Crème caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Couscous
17%
Crème caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.77g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (65)
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. Crème caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167574/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.