Couscous vs. Lupin Bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between couscous and lupin Bean?
- Couscous is richer in selenium, while lupin Bean is higher in manganese, copper, phosphorus, folate, magnesium, iron, zinc, vitamin B1, and fiber.
- Couscous's daily need coverage for selenium is 45% higher.
We used Couscous, cooked and Lupins, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types in this comparison.
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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 SeleniumSelenium | +957.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +575% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +537.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +322.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +215.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +463.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +430.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +481.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +704.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +98.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +97.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +466.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +112.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +96.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +293.3% |
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:
15.57 g
Fats:
2.92 g
Carbs:
9.88 g
Water:
71.08 g
Other:
0.55 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +135% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +310.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1725% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +111.5% |
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Water
~71.08g
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
0.346 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.18 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.73 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5263.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1040.6% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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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 | 2.6µg | 45% |
| Manganese | 0.084mg | 0.676mg | 26% |
| Protein | 3.79g | 15.57g | 24% |
| Copper | 0.041mg | 0.231mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 22mg | 128mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 54mg | 11% |
| Folate | 15µg | 59µg | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.26mg | 1.38mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 1.2mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 2.8g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 0.134mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 58mg | 245mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 51mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 23.22g | 9.88g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.064g | 0.73g | 4% |
| Fats | 0.16g | 2.92g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.371mg | 0.188mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.022g | 1.18g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 0.495mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.009mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.053mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 0.346g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Choline | 3.3mg | 1% | |
| Calories | 112kcal | 119kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 21.82g | 7.08g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.1g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 5mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.1mg | 0.573mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.147mg | 0.695mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.259mg | 1.181mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.073mg | 0.832mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.184mg | 0.618mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.162mg | 0.65mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0.443mg | 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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lupin Bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lupin Bean contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lupin Bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lupin Bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Couscous is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.317g)
Which food is cheaper?
Couscous is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.