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Couscous vs. Potato bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Couscous and Potato bread

  • Couscous has more Selenium, however, Potato bread is richer in Phosphorus, Folate, Iron, Fiber, Potassium, Calcium, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Potato bread covers your daily Phosphorus needs 50% more than Couscous.
  • Potato bread has 3 times less Selenium than Couscous. Couscous has 27.5µg of Selenium, while Potato bread has 9.5µg.
  • Couscous contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Couscous, cooked and Bread, potato.

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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 -98.7%
Contains more Selenium +189.5%
Contains more Calcium +2250%
Contains more Iron +492.1%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +1577.3%
Contains more Potassium +1137.9%
Contains more Zinc +453.8%
Contains more Copper +129.3%
Contains more Manganese +201.2%
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 57% 85% 20% 159% 64% 49% 40% 32% 34% 52%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Selenium +189.5%
Contains more Calcium +2250%
Contains more Iron +492.1%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +1577.3%
Contains more Potassium +1137.9%
Contains more Zinc +453.8%
Contains more Copper +129.3%
Contains more Manganese +201.2%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +261.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +198.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +292.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +354.9%
Contains more Folate +740%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +6700%
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 6% 10% 3% 0% 47% 25% 24% 50% 54% 95% 19% 17%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +261.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +198.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +292.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +354.9%
Contains more Folate +740%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +6700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +116.3%
Contains more Protein +229.8%
Contains more Fats +1856.3%
Contains more Carbs +102.7%
Contains more Other +1342.3%
4% 23% 73%
Protein: 3.79 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 23.22 g
Water: 72.57 g
Other: 0.26 g
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 g
Contains more Water +116.3%
Contains more Protein +229.8%
Contains more Fats +1856.3%
Contains more Carbs +102.7%
Contains more Other +1342.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Couscous Potato bread Opinion
Net carbs 21.82g 40.77g Potato bread
Protein 3.79g 12.5g Potato bread
Fats 0.16g 3.13g Potato bread
Carbs 23.22g 47.07g Potato bread
Calories 112kcal 266kcal Potato bread
Sugar 0.1g 9.38g Couscous
Fiber 1.4g 6.3g Potato bread
Calcium 8mg 188mg Potato bread
Iron 0.38mg 2.25mg Potato bread
Magnesium 8mg 28mg Potato bread
Phosphorus 22mg 369mg Potato bread
Potassium 58mg 718mg Potato bread
Sodium 5mg 375mg Couscous
Zinc 0.26mg 1.44mg Potato bread
Copper 0.041mg 0.094mg Potato bread
Manganese 0.084mg 0.253mg Potato bread
Selenium 27.5µg 9.5µg Couscous
Vitamin A 0IU 89IU Potato bread
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 24µg Potato bread
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.47mg Potato bread
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Potato bread
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Potato bread
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.188mg Potato bread
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.106mg Potato bread
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 1.25mg Potato bread
Vitamin B5 0.371mg 0.817mg Potato bread
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.232mg Potato bread
Folate 15µg 126µg Potato bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.15µg Potato bread
Vitamin K 0.1µg 6.8µg Potato bread
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.081mg Potato bread
Threonine 0.1mg 0.224mg Potato bread
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.268mg Potato bread
Leucine 0.259mg 0.44mg Potato bread
Lysine 0.073mg 0.311mg Potato bread
Methionine 0.059mg 0.112mg Potato bread
Phenylalanine 0.184mg 0.285mg Potato bread
Valine 0.162mg 0.305mg Potato bread
Histidine 0.077mg 0.143mg Potato bread
Saturated Fat 0.029g 0g Potato bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.022g 0g Couscous
Polyunsaturated fat 0.064g 0g Couscous

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Couscous Potato bread
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
29%
Potato bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Couscous
59%
Potato bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato bread
Potato bread is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 370mg)
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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.