Couscous vs. Praline — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between couscous and praline
- Couscous is higher in selenium, yet praline is higher in manganese, copper, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B1, iron, magnesium, and fiber.
- Praline covers your daily manganese needs 69% more than couscous.
- Couscous contains 15 times more selenium than praline. While couscous contains 27.5µg of selenium, praline contains only 1.8µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in couscous is lower.
- The glycemic index of praline is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Couscous, cooked and Candies, praline, prepared-from-recipe.
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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 SodiumSodium | -89.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1427.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +512.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +437.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +274.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +239.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1104.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +542.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +372.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1902.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +136.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +284.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +222.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +96.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +51% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +600.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +16087.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +156.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +226.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +66640.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12053.1% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.084mg | 1.682mg | 69% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.064g | 7.778g | 51% |
| Copper | 0.041mg | 0.494mg | 50% |
| Selenium | 27.5µg | 1.8µg | 47% |
| Fats | 0.16g | 25.9g | 40% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.022g | 14.683g | 37% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 485kcal | 19% |
| Zinc | 0.26mg | 1.67mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 22mg | 104mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 0.203mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 23.22g | 59.59g | 12% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 1.29mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 49mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 2.224g | 10% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 3.5g | 8% |
| Potassium | 58mg | 217mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 43mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 0.415mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 48mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 0.5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.053mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.077mg | 2% |
| Folate | 15µg | 6µg | 2% |
| Protein | 3.79g | 3.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.371mg | 0.332mg | 1% |
| Choline | 3.3mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 1.3µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 21.82g | 56.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 55.79g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.147mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.259mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.184mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.162mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0% |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Praline is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Praline is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Praline is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Couscous is lower in Sugar (difference - 55.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Couscous is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.195g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.