Couscous vs. Pinto beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between couscous and pinto beans
- Couscous has more selenium; however, pinto beans has more folate, fiber, iron, copper, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B6, potassium, and vitamin B1.
- Pinto beans's daily need coverage for folate is 39% more.
- Couscous has 4 times more selenium than pinto beans. Couscous has 27.5µg of selenium, while pinto beans has 6.2µg.
- Couscous has a higher glycemic index than pinto beans.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Couscous, cooked and Beans, pinto, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.
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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 SeleniumSelenium | +343.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +525% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +475% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +651.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +450% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +434.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +276.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +568.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +439.3% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +209.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +76.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +623.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +206.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +129.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +349% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1046.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +969.7% |
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:
9.01 g
Fats:
0.65 g
Carbs:
26.22 g
Water:
62.95 g
Other:
1.17 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +137.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +306.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +350% |
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
0.136 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.235 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +504.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +267.2% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 27.5µg | 6.2µg | 39% |
| Folate | 15µg | 172µg | 39% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 9g | 30% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 2.09mg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.041mg | 0.219mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 22mg | 147mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.084mg | 0.453mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.229mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 0.193mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 58mg | 436mg | 11% |
| Protein | 3.79g | 9.01g | 10% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 50mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.26mg | 0.98mg | 7% |
| Starch | 15.15g | 6% | |
| Choline | 3.3mg | 35.3mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 0.94mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 46mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 0.318mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.062mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 3.5µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.371mg | 0.21mg | 3% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 143kcal | 2% |
| Carbs | 23.22g | 26.22g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.16g | 0.65g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.064g | 0.235g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 21.82g | 17.22g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0.34g | N/A |
| Sodium | 5mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 0.136g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.022g | 0.133g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.1mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.147mg | 0.426mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.259mg | 0.765mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.073mg | 0.63mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.184mg | 0.531mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.162mg | 0.519mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0.247mg | 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
7%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pinto beans contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pinto beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Pinto beans is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pinto beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pinto beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Couscous is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Couscous is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.107g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)