Couscous vs. Soy milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are couscous and soy milk different?
- Couscous is higher in selenium; however, soy milk is richer in copper, manganese, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for couscous is 41% higher.
- Couscous contains 2 times more fiber than soy milk. While couscous contains 1.4g of fiber, soy milk contains only 0.6g.
- Couscous has less sugar.
- Soy milk has a lower glycemic index (37) than couscous (65).
Couscous, cooked and Soymilk, original and vanilla, unfortified are the varieties used in this article.
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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 ZincZinc | +116.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +472.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +212.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +212.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +103.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +68.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +212.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +136.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +165.5% |
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 | +91.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +155.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +51% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +615.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +269.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +993.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +150% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1722.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1401.6% |
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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| Selenium | 27.5µg | 4.8µg | 41% |
| Copper | 0.041mg | 0.128mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.064g | 0.961g | 6% |
| Carbs | 23.22g | 6.28g | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.084mg | 0.223mg | 6% |
| Choline | 3.3mg | 23.6mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 25mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 22mg | 52mg | 4% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 54kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 0.513mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.069mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 0.6g | 3% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.64mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.077mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.16g | 1.75g | 2% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 51mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 58mg | 118mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 25mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 3µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.022g | 0.401g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 0.205g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.26mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Folate | 15µg | 18µg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.79g | 3.27g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 21.82g | 5.68g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 3.99g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.371mg | 0.373mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.1mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.147mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.259mg | 0.186mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.073mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.184mg | 0.113mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.162mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0.061mg | 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 richer in minerals?
Soy milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Couscous is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Couscous is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.176g)
Which food is cheaper?
Couscous is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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.