Couscous vs. Savoy cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between couscous and savoy cabbage
- Couscous has more selenium; however, savoy cabbage is higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, folate, vitamin B6, fiber, and potassium.
- Savoy cabbage covers your daily need for vitamin K, 57% more than couscous.
- Couscous has 31 times more selenium than savoy cabbage. While couscous has 27.5µg of selenium, savoy cabbage has only 0.9µg.
- The glycemic index of couscous is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Couscous, cooked and Cabbage, savoy, 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 less SodiumSodium | -82.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2955.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +250% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +337.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +296.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +51.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +90.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +114.3% |
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 | +227.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +98.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +30.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +11.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +272.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +68700% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +433.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +272.7% |
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:
2 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
6.1 g
Water:
91 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +89.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +60% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +280.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +207.7% |
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
0.013 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.049 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +214.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +30.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -55.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 68.8µg | 57% |
| Selenium | 27.5µg | 0.9µg | 48% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 31mg | 34% |
| Folate | 15µg | 80µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.19mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 3.1g | 7% |
| Carbs | 23.22g | 6.1g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 50µg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 28mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 58mg | 230mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 0.3mg | 4% |
| Protein | 3.79g | 2g | 4% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 27kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.371mg | 0.187mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.084mg | 0.18mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 22mg | 42mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 35mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.041mg | 0.062mg | 2% |
| Choline | 3.3mg | 12.3mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.16g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 21.82g | 3g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 2.27g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.26mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 0.013g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.022g | 0.007g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.064g | 0.049g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.1mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.147mg | 0.101mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.259mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.073mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.184mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.162mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0.041mg | 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%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Savoy cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Savoy cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Savoy cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Savoy cabbage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Savoy cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Couscous is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)