Couscous vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Couscous and Spaghetti
- Couscous has more Vitamin B5, however, Spaghetti is richer in Manganese, Copper, and Phosphorus.
- Spaghetti has 3 times less Vitamin B5 than Couscous. Couscous has 0.371mg of Vitamin B5, while Spaghetti has 0.112mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Couscous, cooked and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt.
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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.
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Calcium
+14.3%
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Potassium
+31.8%
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Iron
+31.6%
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Magnesium
+125%
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Phosphorus
+163.6%
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Sodium
-80%
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Zinc
+96.2%
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Copper
+143.9%
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Manganese
+283.3%
Equal in Selenium - 26.4
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Calcium
+14.3%
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Potassium
+31.8%
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Iron
+31.6%
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Magnesium
+125%
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Phosphorus
+163.6%
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Sodium
-80%
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Zinc
+96.2%
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Copper
+143.9%
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Manganese
+283.3%
Equal in Selenium - 26.4
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.
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Vitamin E
+116.7%
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Vitamin B1
+215%
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Vitamin B2
+35%
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Vitamin B3
+145.8%
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Vitamin B5
+231.3%
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Folate
+114.3%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.049
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Vitamin E
+116.7%
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Vitamin B1
+215%
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Vitamin B2
+35%
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Vitamin B3
+145.8%
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Vitamin B5
+231.3%
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Folate
+114.3%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.049
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+16.8%
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Protein
+53%
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Fats
+481.3%
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Carbs
+32.9%
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Water
+16.8%
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Protein
+53%
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Fats
+481.3%
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Carbs
+32.9%
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-83.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+495.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+409.4%
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Saturated Fat
-83.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+495.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+409.4%
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 Saturated Fat |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 21.82g | 29.06g |
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Protein | 3.79g | 5.8g |
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Fats | 0.16g | 0.93g |
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Carbs | 23.22g | 30.86g |
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Calories | 112kcal | 158kcal |
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Starch | 26.01g |
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Fructose | 0.03g |
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Sugar | 0.1g | 0.56g |
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Fiber | 1.4g | 1.8g |
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Calcium | 8mg | 7mg |
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Iron | 0.38mg | 0.5mg |
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Magnesium | 8mg | 18mg |
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Phosphorus | 22mg | 58mg |
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Potassium | 58mg | 44mg |
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Sodium | 5mg | 1mg |
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Zinc | 0.26mg | 0.51mg |
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Copper | 0.041mg | 0.1mg |
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Manganese | 0.084mg | 0.322mg |
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Selenium | 27.5µg | 26.4µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 0.06mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 0.02mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.02mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 0.4mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.371mg | 0.112mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.049mg |
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Folate | 15µg | 7µg |
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Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.083mg |
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Threonine | 0.1mg | 0.206mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.147mg | 0.228mg |
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Leucine | 0.259mg | 0.44mg |
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Lysine | 0.073mg | 0.133mg |
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Methionine | 0.059mg | 0.065mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.184mg | 0.297mg |
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Valine | 0.162mg | 0.262mg |
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Histidine | 0.077mg | 0.132mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.029g | 0.176g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.022g | 0.131g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.064g | 0.326g |
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Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g |
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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%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%

30%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Couscous is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Couscous is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.147g)
Which food is cheaper?

Couscous is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Couscous is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.