Couscous vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are couscous and drumstick tree different?
- Couscous is higher in selenium; however, drumstick tree is richer in vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, vitamin B5, manganese, folate, fiber, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for drumstick tree is 157% higher.
- Couscous contains 39 times more Selenium than drumstick tree. While couscous contains 27.5µg of Selenium, drumstick tree contains only 0.7µg.
- Drumstick tree has a lower glycemic index (0) than couscous (65).
Couscous, cooked and Drumstick pods, raw 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 | -88.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3828.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +462.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +275% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +694.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +104.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +73.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +127.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +208.3% |
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 Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +18.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +58.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +174.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +114% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +135.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +193.3% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
2.1 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
8.53 g
Water:
88.2 g
Other:
0.97 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +80.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +172.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +25% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +273.1% |
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
0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.003 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -12.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2033.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +363.6% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 112kcal | 37kcal |
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| Protein | 3.79g | 2.1g |
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| Fats | 0.16g | 0.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 141mg |
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| Net carbs | 21.82g | 5.33g |
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| Carbs | 23.22g | 8.53g |
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| Magnesium | 8mg | 45mg |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 30mg |
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| Potassium | 58mg | 461mg |
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| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.36mg |
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| Sugar | 0.1g |
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| Fiber | 1.4g | 3.2g |
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| Copper | 0.041mg | 0.084mg |
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| Zinc | 0.26mg | 0.45mg |
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| Phosphorus | 22mg | 50mg |
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| Sodium | 5mg | 42mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 74IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 4µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.13mg |
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| Manganese | 0.084mg | 0.259mg |
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| Selenium | 27.5µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 0.053mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.074mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 0.62mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.371mg | 0.794mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 15µg | 44µg |
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| Choline | 3.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.029g | 0.033g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.022g | 0.102g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.064g | 0.003g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.049mg |
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| Threonine | 0.1mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.147mg |
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| Leucine | 0.259mg |
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| Lysine | 0.073mg |
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| Methionine | 0.059mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.184mg |
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| Valine | 0.162mg |
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| Histidine | 0.077mg |
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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%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick tree is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Drumstick tree is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Couscous is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
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.