Couscous vs. Red cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between couscous and red cabbage
- Couscous has more selenium, while red cabbage has more vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin B6, manganese, potassium, and iron.
- Red cabbage's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 63% higher.
- Red cabbage contains 46 times less selenium than couscous. Couscous contains 27.5µg of selenium, while red cabbage contains 0.6µg.
- Red cabbage has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of red cabbage is 32, while the glycemic index of couscous is 65.
The food types used in this comparison are Couscous, cooked and Cabbage, red, raw.
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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 CopperCopper | +141.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4483.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +462.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +319% |
| Contains more IronIron | +110.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +189.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +18.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +135.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +152.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +155.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +309.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +38100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +418.2% |
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:
1.43 g
Fats:
0.16 g
Carbs:
7.37 g
Water:
90.39 g
Other:
0.65 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +165% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +215.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +150% |
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Fats
~0.16g
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
0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.08 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +83.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -27.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +25% |
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 57mg | 63% |
| Selenium | 27.5µg | 0.6µg | 49% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 38.2µg | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.209mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.084mg | 0.243mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 56µg | 6% |
| Protein | 3.79g | 1.43g | 5% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.8mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 58mg | 243mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 23.22g | 7.37g | 5% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 45mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.371mg | 0.147mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 0.418mg | 4% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 31kcal | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 2.1g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.041mg | 0.017mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.069mg | 3% |
| Choline | 3.3mg | 17.1mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.48g | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 22mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Folate | 15µg | 18µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.16g | 0.16g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 21.82g | 5.27g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 3.83g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.26mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 0.021g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.022g | 0.012g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.064g | 0.08g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.1mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.147mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.259mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.073mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.184mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.162mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0.024mg | 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
7%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Red cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Red cabbage is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Red cabbage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Couscous is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)