Couscous vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between couscous and macadamia
- Couscous has more selenium; however, macadamia is richer in manganese, vitamin B1, copper, iron, magnesium, fiber, phosphorus, and vitamin B6.
- Macadamia covers your daily manganese needs 176% more than couscous.
- Macadamia has 8 times less selenium than couscous. Couscous has 27.5µg of selenium, while macadamia has 3.6µg.
- Couscous contains less saturated fat.
- Couscous has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of couscous is 65, while the glycemic index of macadamia is 10.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Couscous, cooked and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw.
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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 | +663.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1525% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +962.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +534.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +871.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1743.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +400% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +754.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4817.9% |
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 KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +36.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +315.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1796.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +151.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +104.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +439.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +68% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +5236% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +108.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +47256.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +338.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +267522.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2246.9% |
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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| Manganese | 0.084mg | 4.131mg | 176% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.022g | 58.877g | 147% |
| Fats | 0.16g | 75.77g | 116% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 1.195mg | 94% |
| Copper | 0.041mg | 0.756mg | 79% |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 12.061g | 55% |
| Selenium | 27.5µg | 3.6µg | 43% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 3.69mg | 41% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 718kcal | 30% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 8.6g | 29% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 130mg | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 22mg | 188mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.275mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.162mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.064g | 1.502g | 10% |
| Potassium | 58mg | 368mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.26mg | 1.3mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 2.473mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 85mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.371mg | 0.758mg | 8% |
| Protein | 3.79g | 7.91g | 8% |
| Carbs | 23.22g | 13.82g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 0.54mg | 3% |
| Folate | 15µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Choline | 3.3mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 21.82g | 5.22g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 4.57g | N/A |
| Starch | 1.05g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.1mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.147mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.259mg | 0.602mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.073mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.184mg | 0.665mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.162mg | 0.363mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Macadamia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Couscous is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Couscous is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.032g)
Which food is cheaper?
Couscous is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (5 mg)