Couscous vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between couscous and mandarin oranges?
- Couscous is higher in selenium; however, mandarin oranges are richer in vitamin C and vitamin A.
- Couscous's daily need coverage for selenium is 50% more.
- Mandarin oranges contain 3 times less vitamin B3 than couscous. Couscous contains 0.983mg of vitamin B3, while mandarin oranges contain 0.376mg.
- Couscous has less sugar.
- Mandarin oranges have a lower glycemic index (47) than couscous (65).
We used Couscous, cooked and Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), 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 | +153.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +271.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +115.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +27400% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +362.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +186.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +161.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +71.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +53.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +52.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +209.1% |
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:
0.81 g
Fats:
0.31 g
Carbs:
13.34 g
Water:
85.17 g
Other:
0.37 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +367.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +74.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +93.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42.3% |
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
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.065 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -25.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +172.7% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.065g
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 minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 27.5µg | 0.1µg | 50% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 26.7mg | 30% |
| Protein | 3.79g | 0.81g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 0.376mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 34µg | 4% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 53kcal | 3% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.15mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.371mg | 0.216mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.4g | 3% | |
| Potassium | 58mg | 166mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 37mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 23.22g | 13.34g | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 1.8g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.078mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.26mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.084mg | 0.039mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.036mg | 1% |
| Choline | 3.3mg | 10.2mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.16g | 0.31g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 21.82g | 11.54g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 10.58g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.041mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 22mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Folate | 15µg | 16µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.022g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.064g | 0.065g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.1mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.147mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.259mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.073mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.184mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.162mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
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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%
7%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mandarin orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Couscous is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Couscous is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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