Couscous vs. Winged beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Couscous and Winged beans
- Couscous is higher in Selenium, yet Winged beans is higher in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
- Winged beans covers your daily Copper needs 81% more than Couscous.
- Couscous contains 9 times more Selenium than Winged beans. While Couscous contains 27.5µg of Selenium, Winged beans contains only 2.9µg.
Food varieties used in this article are Couscous, cooked and Winged beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -61.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +848.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +575% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1675% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +382.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1039.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1785.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +453.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +595.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1327.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +137.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +368.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +377.8% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.79 g
Fats:
0.16 g
Carbs:
23.22 g
Water:
72.57 g
Other:
0.26 g
Protein:
10.62 g
Fats:
5.84 g
Carbs:
14.94 g
Water:
67.19 g
Other:
1.41 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +55.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +180.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3550% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +442.3% |
~equal in
Water
~67.19g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.022 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.064 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.825 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.153 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.551 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -96.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +9686.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2323.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 112kcal | 147kcal |
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| Protein | 3.79g | 10.62g |
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| Fats | 0.16g | 5.84g |
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| Net carbs | 21.82g | 14.94g |
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| Carbs | 23.22g | 14.94g |
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| Magnesium | 8mg | 54mg |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 142mg |
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| Potassium | 58mg | 280mg |
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| Iron | 0.38mg | 4.33mg |
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| Sugar | 0.1g |
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| Fiber | 1.4g |
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| Copper | 0.041mg | 0.773mg |
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| Zinc | 0.26mg | 1.44mg |
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| Phosphorus | 22mg | 153mg |
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| Sodium | 5mg | 13mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.13mg |
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| Manganese | 0.084mg | 1.199mg |
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| Selenium | 27.5µg | 2.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 0.295mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.129mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 0.83mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.371mg | 0.156mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.047mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 15µg | 10µg |
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| Choline | 3.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.029g | 0.825g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.022g | 2.153g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.064g | 1.551g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.233mg |
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| Threonine | 0.1mg | 0.36mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.147mg | 0.448mg |
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| Leucine | 0.259mg | 0.762mg |
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| Lysine | 0.073mg | 0.652mg |
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| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0.109mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.184mg | 0.436mg |
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| Valine | 0.162mg | 0.467mg |
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| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0.241mg |
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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%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
80%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winged beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winged beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Winged beans is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Winged beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Couscous is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.796g)
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)