Couscous vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between couscous and steak?
- Steak has more vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and selenium than couscous.
- Steak's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 92% higher.
- Couscous is lower in saturated fat.
- Couscous has a higher glycemic index (65) than steak (0).
We used Couscous, cooked and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled types in this comparison.
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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 | -91.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +187.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +381% |
| Contains more IronIron | +531.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +107.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2338.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +640.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +15.6% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +17.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1014.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +423.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +880.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1500% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +555.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11787.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +107.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +41586.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1300% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.2µg | 92% |
| Zinc | 0.26mg | 6.34mg | 55% |
| Protein | 3.79g | 24.85g | 42% |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 8.443g | 38% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.5mg | 35% |
| Fats | 0.16g | 19.02g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 78mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 5.149mg | 26% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 2.4mg | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.022g | 9.171g | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.301mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 22mg | 163mg | 20% |
| Selenium | 27.5µg | 31.8µg | 8% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 271kcal | 8% |
| Carbs | 23.22g | 0g | 8% |
| Potassium | 58mg | 279mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.371mg | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.064g | 0.896g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 0g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.041mg | 0.085mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 23mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.084mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 5mg | 58mg | 2% |
| Folate | 15µg | 6µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 6IU | 1% |
| Choline | 3.3mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 0.074mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 21.82g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 8mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.1mg | 1.171mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.147mg | 1.157mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.259mg | 2.142mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.073mg | 2.38mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0.672mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.184mg | 0.997mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.162mg | 1.242mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.013g | N/A |
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%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Couscous is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Couscous is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.414g)
Which food is cheaper?
Couscous is cheaper (difference - $1.1)