Couscous vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between couscous and tamarind
- Couscous has more selenium, while tamarind has more vitamin B1, iron, magnesium, potassium, fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, and vitamin B3.
- Couscous's daily need coverage for selenium is 48% higher.
- Tamarind has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tamarind is 23, while the glycemic index of couscous is 65.
The food types used in this comparison are Couscous, cooked and Tamarinds, 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 more ZincZinc | +160% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2015.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1050% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +825% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +982.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +636.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +109.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +413.6% |
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 | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +159.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +579.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +463% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +97.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +29.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2700% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +160.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +131.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +275% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +169.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +938.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +722.7% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.059g
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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| Selenium | 27.5µg | 1.3µg | 48% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 0.428mg | 30% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 2.8mg | 30% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 92mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 58mg | 628mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 5.1g | 15% |
| Carbs | 23.22g | 62.5g | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 22mg | 113mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.152mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 74mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 1.938mg | 6% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 239kcal | 6% |
| Copper | 0.041mg | 0.086mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.371mg | 0.143mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.084mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.5mg | 4% |
| Protein | 3.79g | 2.8g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 2.8µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 0.272g | 1% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.16g | 0.6g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.066mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.26mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Choline | 3.3mg | 8.6mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 21.82g | 57.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 38.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Folate | 15µg | 14µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.022g | 0.181g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.064g | 0.059g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.147mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.259mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.073mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.184mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.162mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Couscous is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Couscous is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.243g)
Which food is cheaper?
Couscous is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)