Couscous vs. Papadum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are couscous and papadum different?
- Couscous is higher in selenium; however, papadum is richer in copper, iron, fiber, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, folate, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for copper for papadum is 106% higher.
- Couscous contains 3 times more selenium than papadum. While couscous contains 27.5µg of selenium, papadum contains only 8.3µg.
- Couscous has less sodium.
- Papadum has a lower glycemic index (46) than couscous (65).
Couscous, cooked and Papad 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 | -99.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +231.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +3287.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1687.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1624.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1952.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2334.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1207.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1650% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1759.5% |
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 | +160% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +725% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +339.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +855.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +49.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +147.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +458.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1360% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +1979.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +574.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1931.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +157.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2911.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2318.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1693.8% |
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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| Copper | 0.041mg | 0.998mg | 106% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 7.8mg | 93% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 1745mg | 76% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 18.6g | 69% |
| Manganese | 0.084mg | 1.562mg | 64% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 271mg | 63% |
| Phosphorus | 22mg | 385mg | 52% |
| Folate | 15µg | 219µg | 51% |
| Protein | 3.79g | 25.56g | 44% |
| Selenium | 27.5µg | 8.3µg | 35% |
| Zinc | 0.26mg | 3.4mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 58mg | 1000mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 0.277mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.285mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.258mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 143mg | 14% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 371kcal | 13% |
| Carbs | 23.22g | 59.87g | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.371mg | 0.917mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.064g | 1.148g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 1.084g | 5% |
| Fats | 0.16g | 3.25g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 1.472mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.022g | 0.532g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 13µg | 1% |
| Choline | 3.3mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 21.82g | 41.27g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.266mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.1mg | 0.886mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.147mg | 1.303mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.259mg | 2.115mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.073mg | 1.695mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0.372mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.184mg | 1.491mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.162mg | 1.434mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0.715mg | 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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34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
168%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Papadum is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Papadum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Papadum is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Papadum is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Papadum is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Couscous is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 1740mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Couscous is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.055g)