Couscous vs. Pear — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between couscous and pear
- Couscous has more selenium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B3, while pear has more fiber.
- Couscous's daily need coverage for selenium is 50% higher.
- Pear contains 8 times less vitamin B5 than couscous. Couscous contains 0.371mg of vitamin B5, while pear contains 0.049mg.
- The amount of sugar in couscous is lower.
- Pear has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pear is 38, while the glycemic index of couscous is 65.
The food types used in this comparison are Couscous, cooked and Pears, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +14.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +111.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +160% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +83.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +75% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +27400% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
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 | +425% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +510.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +657.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +75.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +54.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +952.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +14.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +52.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -24.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +281.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +46.9% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 27.5µg | 0.1µg | 50% |
| Fructose | 6.42g | 8% | |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 3.1g | 7% |
| Protein | 3.79g | 0.36g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.371mg | 0.049mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.3mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 0.161mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.041mg | 0.082mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 4.4µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 0.012mg | 4% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 57kcal | 3% |
| Carbs | 23.22g | 15.23g | 3% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.18mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 58mg | 116mg | 2% |
| Folate | 15µg | 7µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.029mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.084mg | 0.048mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.26mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 22mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.16g | 0.14g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 21.82g | 12.13g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 9.75g | N/A |
| Sodium | 5mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Choline | 3.3mg | 5.1mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 0.022g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.022g | 0.084g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.064g | 0.094g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.1mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.147mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.259mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.073mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.184mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.162mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0.002mg | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pear contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pear is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Pear is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Couscous is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.65g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Couscous is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.