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Couscous vs. Tomato soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Couscous and Tomato soup different?

  • Couscous has more Selenium, however, Tomato soup is richer in Vitamin C, and Potassium.
  • Couscous covers your daily need of Selenium 47% more than Tomato soup.
  • Couscous contains less Sodium.

Couscous, cooked and Soup, tomato, canned, prepared with equal volume water, commercial types were 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 Iron +31%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Zinc +188.9%
Contains more Copper +41.4%
Contains more Manganese +25.4%
Contains more Selenium +1733.3%
Contains more Potassium +374.1%
Equal in Calcium - 8
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 3% 11% 5% 7% 25% 25% 3% 10% 9% 9%
Contains more Iron +31%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Zinc +188.9%
Contains more Copper +41.4%
Contains more Manganese +25.4%
Contains more Selenium +1733.3%
Contains more Potassium +374.1%
Equal in Calcium - 8

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 Vitamin B1 +215%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1400%
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 12% 4% 0% 21% 5% 2% 8% 0% 10% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +215%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +433.8%
Contains more Carbs +211.7%
Contains more Fats +31.3%
Contains more Water +24.8%
Contains more Other +315.4%
4% 23% 73%
Protein: 3.79 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 23.22 g
Water: 72.57 g
Other: 0.26 g
7% 91%
Protein: 0.71 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 7.45 g
Water: 90.55 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Protein +433.8%
Contains more Carbs +211.7%
Contains more Fats +31.3%
Contains more Water +24.8%
Contains more Other +315.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +204.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.3%
25% 19% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.022 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.064 g
28% 34% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.077 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +204.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Couscous Tomato soup Opinion
Net carbs 21.82g 6.95g Couscous
Protein 3.79g 0.71g Couscous
Fats 0.16g 0.21g Tomato soup
Carbs 23.22g 7.45g Couscous
Calories 112kcal 32kcal Couscous
Sugar 0.1g 4.03g Couscous
Fiber 1.4g 0.5g Couscous
Calcium 8mg 8mg
Iron 0.38mg 0.29mg Couscous
Magnesium 8mg 7mg Couscous
Phosphorus 22mg 15mg Couscous
Potassium 58mg 275mg Tomato soup
Sodium 5mg 186mg Couscous
Zinc 0.26mg 0.09mg Couscous
Copper 0.041mg 0.029mg Couscous
Manganese 0.084mg 0.067mg Couscous
Selenium 27.5µg 1.5µg Couscous
Vitamin A 0IU 192IU Tomato soup
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Tomato soup
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.17mg Tomato soup
Vitamin C 0mg 6.3mg Tomato soup
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.02mg Couscous
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.007mg Couscous
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 0.42mg Couscous
Vitamin B5 0.371mg Couscous
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.042mg Couscous
Folate 15µg 0µg Couscous
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.5µg Tomato soup
Tryptophan 0.049mg Couscous
Threonine 0.1mg Couscous
Isoleucine 0.147mg Couscous
Leucine 0.259mg Couscous
Lysine 0.073mg Couscous
Methionine 0.059mg Couscous
Phenylalanine 0.184mg Couscous
Valine 0.162mg Couscous
Histidine 0.077mg Couscous
Saturated Fat 0.029g 0.056g Couscous
Monounsaturated Fat 0.022g 0.067g Tomato soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.064g 0.077g Tomato soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Couscous Tomato soup
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
5%
Tomato soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Couscous
10%
Tomato soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato soup
Tomato soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato soup
Tomato soup is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 181mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Couscous
Couscous is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Tomato soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171176/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.