Couscous vs. Ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between couscous and ice cream
- Couscous is richer in selenium and vitamin B3, yet ice cream is richer in vitamin B2, vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for couscous is 47% higher.
- Couscous contains 8 times more vitamin B3 than ice cream. Couscous contains 0.983mg of vitamin B3, while ice cream contains 0.116mg.
- Couscous contains less saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Couscous, cooked and Ice creams, vanilla.
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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 more IronIron | +322.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +78.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +950% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1427.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +75% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +243.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +165.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +377.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +53.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +747.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +130.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +788.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +56.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +687.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +19% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +6775% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +246.2% |
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Protein
~3.5g
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Carbs
~23.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +13395.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +606.3% |
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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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 27.5µg | 1.8µg | 47% |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 6.79g | 31% |
| Fats | 0.16g | 11g | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.39µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.24mg | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 44mg | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 118µg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 22mg | 105mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 128mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.022g | 2.969g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 0.116mg | 5% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 207kcal | 5% |
| Choline | 3.3mg | 26mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.371mg | 0.581mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.26mg | 0.69mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.09mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 58mg | 199mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 80mg | 3% |
| Folate | 15µg | 5µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.084mg | 0.008mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 0.7g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.064g | 0.452g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.041mg | 0.023mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 0.041mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.79g | 3.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 8IU | 1% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 21.82g | 22.9g | N/A |
| Carbs | 23.22g | 23.6g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 21.22g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.1mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.147mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.259mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.073mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.184mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.162mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
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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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Couscous is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Couscous is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Couscous is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.761g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.