Couscous vs. Pastrami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between couscous and pastrami
- Couscous is richer in selenium, yet pastrami is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and choline.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for pastrami is 78% higher.
- Couscous contains 2 times more selenium than pastrami. Couscous contains 27.5µg of selenium, while pastrami contains 17.7µg.
- Couscous contains less saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Couscous, cooked and Beef, cured, pastrami.
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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 | -99.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +211.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +55.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +112.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +262.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +484.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +122% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1815.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +695.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +21.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +40% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +496.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +333.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +600% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +2372.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +6350% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +475.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3537.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +857.7% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +9527.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +126.6% |
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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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.87µg | 78% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 1078mg | 47% |
| Zinc | 0.26mg | 4.98mg | 43% |
| Protein | 3.79g | 21.8g | 36% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 68mg | 23% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 2.22mg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 22mg | 175mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 4.26mg | 20% |
| Selenium | 27.5µg | 17.7µg | 18% |
| Choline | 3.3mg | 81.6mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.221mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 2.681g | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.161mg | 10% |
| Fats | 0.16g | 5.82g | 9% |
| Carbs | 23.22g | 0.36g | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 0g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.041mg | 0.091mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.022g | 2.118g | 5% |
| Potassium | 58mg | 210mg | 4% |
| Folate | 15µg | 6µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.371mg | 0.265mg | 2% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 147kcal | 2% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 17mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.084mg | 0.027mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.064g | 0.145g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 0.052mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 21.82g | 0.36g | N/A |
| Calcium | 8mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0.1g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.141mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.1mg | 0.857mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.147mg | 0.976mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.259mg | 1.706mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.073mg | 1.812mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0.558mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.184mg | 0.847mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.162mg | 1.065mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0.684mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.01g | 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?
Pastrami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pastrami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Couscous is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 1073mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Couscous is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.652g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Couscous is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Couscous is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0.1 g)