Couscous vs. Kiwi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between couscous and kiwi?
- Couscous is higher in selenium; however, kiwi is richer in vitamin C, vitamin K, copper, vitamin E, potassium, and fiber.
- Kiwi's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 103% more.
- Kiwi contains 138 times less selenium than couscous. Couscous contains 27.5µg of selenium, while kiwi contains 0.2µg.
We used Couscous, cooked and Kiwifruit, green, raw types 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 more IronIron | +22.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +85.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +13650% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +112.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +325% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +437.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +217.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +54.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16.7% |
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 | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +188.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +102.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1023.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +23.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +40200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +136.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +232.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +58.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +225% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +134.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +113.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +348.4% |
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Saturated fat
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated fat | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 92.7mg | 103% |
| Selenium | 27.5µg | 0.2µg | 50% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 40.3µg | 34% |
| Copper | 0.041mg | 0.13mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 1.46mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 58mg | 312mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 3g | 6% |
| Fructose | 4.35g | 5% | |
| Protein | 3.79g | 1.14g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.371mg | 0.183mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 0.341mg | 4% |
| Folate | 15µg | 25µg | 3% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 61kcal | 3% |
| Carbs | 23.22g | 14.66g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 0.027mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 34mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 17mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 22mg | 34mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.064g | 0.287g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.16g | 0.52g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.063mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.26mg | 0.14mg | 1% |
| Choline | 3.3mg | 7.8mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.084mg | 0.098mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.31mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 21.82g | 11.66g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 8.99g | N/A |
| Sodium | 5mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 0.029g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.022g | 0.047g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.1mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.147mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.259mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.073mg | 0.061mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.184mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.162mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0.027mg | 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%
39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kiwi contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kiwi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Kiwi is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Couscous is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.89g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat (0.029 g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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