Couscous vs. True morels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are couscous and true morels different?
- Couscous is higher in selenium; however, true morels are richer in iron, copper, vitamin D, phosphorus, manganese, zinc, vitamin B2, potassium, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for iron for true morels is 148% higher.
- Couscous contains 13 times more selenium than true morels. While couscous contains 27.5µg of selenium, true morels contain only 2.2µg.
- True morels have a lower glycemic index (32) than couscous (65).
Couscous, cooked and Mushrooms, morel, raw are the varieties used 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 less SodiumSodium | -76.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1150% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +137.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +437.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +608.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3105.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1424.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +680.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +781.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +598.8% |
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 KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +659.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +129.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +18.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +166.7% |
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:
3.12 g
Fats:
0.57 g
Carbs:
5.1 g
Water:
89.61 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +355.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +256.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +515.4% |
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
0.065 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.433 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -55.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +136.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +576.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.38mg | 12.18mg | 148% |
| Copper | 0.041mg | 0.625mg | 65% |
| Selenium | 27.5µg | 2.2µg | 46% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 206IU | 26% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 5.1µg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 22mg | 194mg | 25% |
| Manganese | 0.084mg | 0.587mg | 22% |
| Zinc | 0.26mg | 2.03mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.205mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 58mg | 411mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 2.252mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.136mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 23.22g | 5.1g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 2.8g | 6% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 31kcal | 4% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 43mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 19mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.064g | 0.433g | 2% |
| Folate | 15µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 0.069mg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.79g | 3.12g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.371mg | 0.44mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.16g | 0.57g | 1% |
| Choline | 3.3mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 21.82g | 2.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0.6g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 0.065g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.022g | 0.052g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.147mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.259mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.184mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.162mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.215g | N/A |
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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
96%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
True morels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
True morels is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
True morels is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
True morels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Couscous is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Couscous is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.036g)
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.