Couscous vs. Noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are couscous and noodles different?
- Couscous is higher in selenium; however, noodles is richer in vitamin B1, folate, iron, manganese, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for noodles is 19% higher.
- Noodles has a lower glycemic index (50) than couscous (65).
Couscous, cooked and Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked 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 more PotassiumPotassium | +52.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +15.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +162.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +286.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +139% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +150% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +245.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +275% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +41.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +30.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +358.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +403.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +111.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +460% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +678.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1193.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +92.3% |
~equal in
Carbs
~25.16g
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Water
~67.73g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2540.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +762.5% |
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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| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 0.289mg | 19% |
| Folate | 15µg | 84µg | 17% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 1.47mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 29mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.084mg | 0.315mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.136mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 22mg | 76mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 27.5µg | 23.9µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 2.077mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.041mg | 0.098mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.26mg | 0.65mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.09µg | 4% |
| Choline | 3.3mg | 25.7mg | 4% |
| Fats | 0.16g | 2.07g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 21mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.064g | 0.552g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.371mg | 0.263mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 0.419g | 2% |
| Protein | 3.79g | 4.54g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.022g | 0.581g | 1% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 138kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 58mg | 38mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 23.22g | 25.16g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 1.2g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 21.82g | 23.96g | N/A |
| Calcium | 8mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Sodium | 5mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.029g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.1mg | 0.138mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.147mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.259mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.073mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.184mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.162mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0.121mg | 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
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20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Noodles is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Noodles is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Couscous is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Couscous is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Couscous is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.39g)
Which food is cheaper?
Couscous is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (5 mg)