Couscous vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between couscous and peanut butter?
- Couscous is higher in selenium; however, peanut butter is richer in vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin E, phosphorus, copper, magnesium, vitamin B6, and zinc.
- Peanut butter's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 76% more.
- Peanut butter contains 7 times less selenium than couscous. Couscous contains 27.5µg of selenium, while peanut butter contains 4.1µg.
- Couscous has less saturated fat.
- Peanut butter has a lower glycemic index (14) than couscous (65).
We used Couscous, cooked and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt types 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 | -70.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +570.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +2000% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +512.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +862.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +357.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +929.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +865.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1422.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1882.1% |
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 | +6900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +138.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +611.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1233.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +206.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +764.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +480% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1809.1% |
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:
22.21 g
Fats:
51.36 g
Carbs:
22.31 g
Water:
1.23 g
Other:
2.89 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +5800% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +486% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +32000% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1011.5% |
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Carbs
~22.31g
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
10.325 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.535 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +117813.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +19485.9% |
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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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.064g | 12.535g | 83% |
| Fats | 0.16g | 51.36g | 79% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 13.112mg | 76% |
| Manganese | 0.084mg | 1.665mg | 69% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.022g | 25.941g | 65% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 9.1mg | 60% |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 10.325g | 47% |
| Phosphorus | 22mg | 335mg | 45% |
| Selenium | 27.5µg | 4.1µg | 43% |
| Copper | 0.041mg | 0.422mg | 42% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 168mg | 38% |
| Protein | 3.79g | 22.21g | 37% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.441mg | 30% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 598kcal | 24% |
| Zinc | 0.26mg | 2.51mg | 20% |
| Folate | 15µg | 87µg | 18% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 1.74mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.371mg | 1.137mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 58mg | 558mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 5g | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.192mg | 13% |
| Choline | 3.3mg | 63mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 0.15mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 49mg | 4% |
| Starch | 3.56g | 1% | |
| Sodium | 5mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 23.22g | 22.31g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 21.82g | 17.31g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 10.49g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.075g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.231mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.1mg | 0.525mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.147mg | 0.616mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.259mg | 1.546mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.073mg | 0.681mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.184mg | 1.202mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.162mg | 0.782mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0.557mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.027g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.215g | N/A |
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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%
60%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
84%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Couscous is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Couscous is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.296g)
Which food is cheaper?
Couscous is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)