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Couscous vs. Pineapple cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Couscous and Pineapple cake different?

  • Couscous has more Selenium, however, Pineapple cake is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Pineapple cake covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 12745% more than Couscous.
  • Couscous has 3 times more Selenium than Pineapple cake. Couscous has 27.5µg of Selenium, while Pineapple cake has 9.4µg.
  • Couscous contains less Sodium.

Couscous, cooked and Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe types were 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 Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Selenium +192.6%
Contains more Calcium +1400%
Contains more Iron +289.5%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +272.7%
Contains more Potassium +93.1%
Contains more Zinc +19.2%
Contains more Copper +112.2%
Contains more Manganese +316.7%
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 36% 56% 10% 36% 10% 42% 9% 29% 46% 52%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Selenium +192.6%
Contains more Calcium +1400%
Contains more Iron +289.5%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +272.7%
Contains more Potassium +93.1%
Contains more Zinc +19.2%
Contains more Copper +112.2%
Contains more Manganese +316.7%

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 B5 +83.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +242757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +477.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.1%
Contains more Folate +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 16% 0% 0% 4% 38250% 36% 23% 13% 8% 20% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +242757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +477.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.1%
Contains more Folate +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +124.7%
Contains more Fats +7462.5%
Contains more Carbs +117.5%
Contains more Other +515.4%
Equal in Protein - 3.5
4% 23% 73%
Protein: 3.79 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 23.22 g
Water: 72.57 g
Other: 0.26 g
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Water +124.7%
Contains more Fats +7462.5%
Contains more Carbs +117.5%
Contains more Other +515.4%
Equal in Protein - 3.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23509.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5028.1%
25% 19% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.022 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.064 g
26% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.282 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23509.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5028.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Couscous Pineapple cake Opinion
Net carbs 21.82g 49.7g Pineapple cake
Protein 3.79g 3.5g Couscous
Fats 0.16g 12.1g Pineapple cake
Carbs 23.22g 50.5g Pineapple cake
Calories 112kcal 319kcal Pineapple cake
Sugar 0.1g Pineapple cake
Fiber 1.4g 0.8g Couscous
Calcium 8mg 120mg Pineapple cake
Iron 0.38mg 1.48mg Pineapple cake
Magnesium 8mg 13mg Pineapple cake
Phosphorus 22mg 82mg Pineapple cake
Potassium 58mg 112mg Pineapple cake
Sodium 5mg 319mg Couscous
Zinc 0.26mg 0.31mg Pineapple cake
Copper 0.041mg 0.087mg Pineapple cake
Manganese 0.084mg 0.35mg Pineapple cake
Selenium 27.5µg 9.4µg Couscous
Vitamin A 0IU 253IU Pineapple cake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 62µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin E 0.13mg Couscous
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 153mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.156mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 1.19mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B5 0.371mg 0.202mg Couscous
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.034mg Couscous
Folate 15µg 26µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin K 0.1µg Couscous
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.043mg Couscous
Threonine 0.1mg 0.117mg Pineapple cake
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.147mg
Leucine 0.259mg 0.264mg Pineapple cake
Lysine 0.073mg 0.143mg Pineapple cake
Methionine 0.059mg 0.074mg Pineapple cake
Phenylalanine 0.184mg 0.173mg Couscous
Valine 0.162mg 0.167mg Pineapple cake
Histidine 0.077mg 0.081mg Pineapple cake
Cholesterol 0mg 22mg Couscous
Saturated Fat 0.029g 2.915g Couscous
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Pineapple cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.022g 5.194g Pineapple cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.064g 3.282g Pineapple cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Couscous Pineapple cake
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
3198%
Pineapple cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Couscous
32%
Pineapple cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 314mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.886g)
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.

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. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/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.