Couscous vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are couscous and English muffins different?
- Couscous contains less phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B1, copper, vitamin B2, iron, folate, and fiber than English muffins.
- English muffins cover your daily need for sodium, 20% more than couscous.
- Couscous contains less sodium.
- English muffins have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of English muffins is 77, while the glycemic index of couscous is 65.
Couscous, cooked and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) 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 | -98.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +162.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +550% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +125.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +134.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +214.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +169.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +504.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +325% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +18.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +187.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +470.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +59.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +20.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +146.7% |
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:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +72.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +103.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1025% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +98.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +823.1% |
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
0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1272.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1287.5% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 27.5µg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 5mg | 464mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 22mg | 133mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.084mg | 0.357mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.154mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.041mg | 0.129mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 0.181mg | 10% |
| Protein | 3.79g | 7.7g | 8% |
| Carbs | 23.22g | 46g | 8% |
| Folate | 15µg | 37µg | 6% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 235kcal | 6% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.89mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 2.7g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.064g | 0.888g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.26mg | 0.7mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 52mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 1.566mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 21mg | 3% |
| Fats | 0.16g | 1.8g | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.04µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 58mg | 131mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.371mg | 0.446mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 0.259g | 1% |
| Choline | 3.3mg | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.022g | 0.302g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.043mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 21.82g | 43.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.1g | N/A | |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.1mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.147mg | 0.315mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.259mg | 0.553mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.073mg | 0.241mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.184mg | 0.379mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.162mg | 0.353mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
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%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 459mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Couscous is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Couscous is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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.