Couscous vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Couscous and Porridge
- Couscous has more Selenium, and Vitamin B5, however, Porridge has more Iron, and Calcium.
- Couscous's daily need coverage for Selenium is 45% more.
- Couscous has 5 times more Vitamin B5 than Porridge. Couscous has 0.371mg of Vitamin B5, while Porridge has 0.071mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Couscous, cooked and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +60% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +262.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +882.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +987.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +884.2% |
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 | +550% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +14.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +89% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +422.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +292.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +163.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +120.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +31.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -12.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +27.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +78.1% |
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 Sugar |
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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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 112kcal | 50kcal |
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| Protein | 3.79g | 1.44g |
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| Fats | 0.16g | 0.21g |
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| Net carbs | 21.82g | 10.02g |
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| Carbs | 23.22g | 10.52g |
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| Magnesium | 8mg | 5mg |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 87mg |
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| Potassium | 58mg | 16mg |
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| Iron | 0.38mg | 3.74mg |
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| Sugar | 0.1g | 0.03g |
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| Fiber | 1.4g | 0.5g |
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| Copper | 0.041mg | 0.04mg |
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| Zinc | 0.26mg | 0.13mg |
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| Phosphorus | 22mg | 15mg |
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| Sodium | 5mg | 6mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 0.02mg |
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| Manganese | 0.084mg | 0mg |
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| Selenium | 27.5µg | 2.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 0.52mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.371mg | 0.071mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.013mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | |
| Folate | 15µg | 12µg |
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| Choline | 3.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.029g | 0.033g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.022g | 0.028g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.064g | 0.114g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.02mg |
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| Threonine | 0.1mg | 0.045mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.147mg | 0.063mg |
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| Leucine | 0.259mg | 0.11mg |
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| Lysine | 0.073mg | 0.037mg |
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| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0.027mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.184mg | 0.078mg |
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| Valine | 0.162mg | 0.07mg |
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| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0.033mg |
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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
7%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.07g)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Couscous is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Couscous is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Couscous is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Couscous is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)