Couscous vs. French beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Couscous and French beans
- Couscous has more Selenium, however, French beans has more Fiber, Folate, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Potassium, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B1.
- Couscous's daily need coverage for Selenium is 48% more.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Couscous, cooked and Beans, french, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.
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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.
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Sodium
-16.7%
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Selenium
+2191.7%
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Calcium
+687.5%
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Iron
+184.2%
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Magnesium
+600%
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Phosphorus
+363.6%
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Potassium
+537.9%
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Zinc
+146.2%
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Copper
+180.5%
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Manganese
+354.8%
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-16.7%
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Selenium
+2191.7%
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Calcium
+687.5%
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Iron
+184.2%
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Magnesium
+600%
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Phosphorus
+363.6%
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Potassium
+537.9%
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Zinc
+146.2%
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Copper
+180.5%
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Manganese
+354.8%
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.
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Vitamin B3
+80%
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Vitamin B5
+67.1%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+106.3%
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Vitamin B2
+129.6%
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Vitamin B6
+105.9%
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Folate
+400%
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Vitamin B3
+80%
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Vitamin B5
+67.1%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+106.3%
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Vitamin B2
+129.6%
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Vitamin B6
+105.9%
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Folate
+400%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+86%
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Fats
+375%
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+515.4%
Equal in Carbs - 24.02
Equal in Water - 66.57
Protein:
3.79 g
Fats:
0.16 g
Carbs:
23.22 g
Water:
72.57 g
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0.26 g
Protein:
7.05 g
Fats:
0.76 g
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24.02 g
Water:
66.57 g
Other:
1.6 g
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Protein
+86%
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Fats
+375%
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+515.4%
Equal in Carbs - 24.02
Equal in Water - 66.57
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-65.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+136.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+607.8%
Saturated Fat:
0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.022 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.064 g
Saturated Fat:
0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.453 g
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Saturated Fat
-65.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+136.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+607.8%
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 price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 21.82g | 14.62g |
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| Protein | 3.79g | 7.05g |
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| Fats | 0.16g | 0.76g |
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| Carbs | 23.22g | 24.02g |
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| Calories | 112kcal | 129kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.1g |
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| Fiber | 1.4g | 9.4g |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 63mg |
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| Iron | 0.38mg | 1.08mg |
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| Magnesium | 8mg | 56mg |
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| Phosphorus | 22mg | 102mg |
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| Potassium | 58mg | 370mg |
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| Sodium | 5mg | 6mg |
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| Zinc | 0.26mg | 0.64mg |
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| Copper | 0.041mg | 0.115mg |
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| Manganese | 0.084mg | 0.382mg |
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| Selenium | 27.5µg | 1.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 3IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.062mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 0.546mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.371mg | 0.222mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.105mg |
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| Folate | 15µg | 75µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.083mg |
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| Threonine | 0.1mg | 0.297mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.147mg | 0.311mg |
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| Leucine | 0.259mg | 0.563mg |
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| Lysine | 0.073mg | 0.484mg |
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| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0.106mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.184mg | 0.381mg |
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| Valine | 0.162mg | 0.369mg |
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| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0.196mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.029g | 0.083g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.022g | 0.052g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.064g | 0.453g |
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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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
French beans is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Couscous is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.054g)
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.