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Couscous vs. Swordfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Couscous and Swordfish

  • The amount of Vitamin D, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin E , Choline, and Potassium in Swordfish is higher than in Couscous.
  • Swordfish covers your daily Vitamin D needs 111% more than Couscous.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Couscous, cooked and Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat.

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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 Calcium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Manganese +546.2%
Contains more Iron +18.4%
Contains more Magnesium +337.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1281.8%
Contains more Potassium +760.3%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +12.2%
Contains more Selenium +149.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 15% 6% 10% 6% 1% 8% 14% 11% 150%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 17% 25% 131% 45% 13% 22% 16% 2% 374%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Manganese +546.2%
Contains more Iron +18.4%
Contains more Magnesium +337.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1281.8%
Contains more Potassium +760.3%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +12.2%
Contains more Selenium +149.1%

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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Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1753.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +841.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 0% 16% 7% 19% 23% 12% 12% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 49% 498% 0% 23% 15% 174% 26% 142% 2% 203% 1%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1753.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +841.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +518.7%
Contains more Fats +4856.3%
Contains more Other +38.5%
Equal in Water - 68.26
4% 23% 73%
Protein: 3.79 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 23.22 g
Water: 72.57 g
Other: 0.26 g
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +518.7%
Contains more Fats +4856.3%
Contains more Other +38.5%
Equal in Water - 68.26

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16009.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2037.5%
25% 19% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.022 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.064 g
28% 52% 20%
Saturated Fat: 1.911 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.368 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16009.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2037.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Couscous Swordfish
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Couscous Swordfish Opinion
Net carbs 21.82g 0g Couscous
Protein 3.79g 23.45g Swordfish
Fats 0.16g 7.93g Swordfish
Carbs 23.22g 0g Couscous
Calories 112kcal 172kcal Swordfish
Sugar 0.1g 0g Swordfish
Fiber 1.4g 0g Couscous
Calcium 8mg 6mg Couscous
Iron 0.38mg 0.45mg Swordfish
Magnesium 8mg 35mg Swordfish
Phosphorus 22mg 304mg Swordfish
Potassium 58mg 499mg Swordfish
Sodium 5mg 97mg Couscous
Zinc 0.26mg 0.78mg Swordfish
Copper 0.041mg 0.046mg Swordfish
Manganese 0.084mg 0.013mg Couscous
Selenium 27.5µg 68.5µg Swordfish
Vitamin A 0IU 129IU Swordfish
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 43µg Swordfish
Vitamin E 0.13mg 2.41mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 0IU 666IU Swordfish
Vitamin D 0µg 16.6µg Swordfish
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.089mg Swordfish
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.063mg Swordfish
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 9.254mg Swordfish
Vitamin B5 0.371mg 0.417mg Swordfish
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.615mg Swordfish
Folate 15µg 2µg Couscous
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.62µg Swordfish
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.265mg Swordfish
Threonine 0.1mg 1.035mg Swordfish
Isoleucine 0.147mg 1.088mg Swordfish
Leucine 0.259mg 1.919mg Swordfish
Lysine 0.073mg 2.168mg Swordfish
Methionine 0.059mg 0.699mg Swordfish
Phenylalanine 0.184mg 0.922mg Swordfish
Valine 0.162mg 1.216mg Swordfish
Histidine 0.077mg 0.695mg Swordfish
Cholesterol 0mg 78mg Couscous
Trans Fat 0.056g Couscous
Saturated Fat 0.029g 1.911g Couscous
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.772g Swordfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.127g Swordfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.168g Swordfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.022g 3.544g Swordfish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.064g 1.368g Swordfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g Swordfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Couscous Swordfish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Couscous
95%
Swordfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Couscous
64%
Swordfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Swordfish
Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.882g)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Couscous - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169700/nutrients
  2. Swordfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173704/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.