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Couscous vs. Pickled cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Couscous and Pickled cucumber

  • Couscous has more Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, however, Pickled cucumber is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Pickled cucumber covers your daily Sodium needs 52% more than Couscous.
  • Couscous contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Couscous, cooked and Pickles, cucumber, sour.

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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 Calcium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.1%
Contains more Potassium +152.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +1200%
Contains more Manganese +663.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Copper +107.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.4
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 15% 6% 10% 6% 1% 8% 14% 11% 150%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 15% 3% 6% 3% 158% 1% 29% 2% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.1%
Contains more Potassium +152.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +1200%
Contains more Manganese +663.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Copper +107.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.4

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +876.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +466.7%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +46900%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 0% 16% 7% 19% 23% 12% 12% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 2% 0% 4% 0% 3% 0% 3% 3% 1% 0% 118%
Contains more Vitamin E +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +876.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +466.7%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +46900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1048.5%
Contains more Carbs +927.4%
Contains more Fats +25%
Contains more Water +29.6%
Contains more Other +1103.8%
4% 23% 73%
Protein: 3.79 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 23.22 g
Water: 72.57 g
Other: 0.26 g
2% 94% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.26 g
Water: 94.08 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more Protein +1048.5%
Contains more Carbs +927.4%
Contains more Fats +25%
Contains more Water +29.6%
Contains more Other +1103.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +633.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.6%
25% 19% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.022 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.064 g
38% 2% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.081 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +633.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Couscous Pickled cucumber
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Couscous Pickled cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 21.82g 1.06g Couscous
Protein 3.79g 0.33g Couscous
Fats 0.16g 0.2g Pickled cucumber
Carbs 23.22g 2.26g Couscous
Calories 112kcal 11kcal Couscous
Sugar 0.1g 1.06g Couscous
Fiber 1.4g 1.2g Couscous
Calcium 8mg 0mg Couscous
Iron 0.38mg 0.4mg Pickled cucumber
Magnesium 8mg 4mg Couscous
Phosphorus 22mg 14mg Couscous
Potassium 58mg 23mg Couscous
Sodium 5mg 1208mg Couscous
Zinc 0.26mg 0.02mg Couscous
Copper 0.041mg 0.085mg Pickled cucumber
Manganese 0.084mg 0.011mg Couscous
Selenium 27.5µg 0µg Couscous
Vitamin A 0IU 191IU Pickled cucumber
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Pickled cucumber
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.09mg Couscous
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Pickled cucumber
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0mg Couscous
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.01mg Couscous
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 0mg Couscous
Vitamin B5 0.371mg 0.038mg Couscous
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.009mg Couscous
Folate 15µg 1µg Couscous
Vitamin K 0.1µg 47µg Pickled cucumber
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.003mg Couscous
Threonine 0.1mg 0.009mg Couscous
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.01mg Couscous
Leucine 0.259mg 0.014mg Couscous
Lysine 0.073mg 0.014mg Couscous
Methionine 0.059mg 0.003mg Couscous
Phenylalanine 0.184mg 0.009mg Couscous
Valine 0.162mg 0.011mg Couscous
Histidine 0.077mg 0.005mg Couscous
Saturated Fat 0.029g 0.052g Couscous
Monounsaturated Fat 0.022g 0.003g Couscous
Polyunsaturated fat 0.064g 0.081g Pickled cucumber

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Couscous Pickled cucumber
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Couscous
12%
Pickled cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Couscous
21%
Pickled cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 1203mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Couscous
Couscous is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Couscous
Couscous is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Couscous - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169700/nutrients
  2. Pickled cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169379/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.