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Halibut raw vs. Couscous — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Halibut raw and Couscous?

  • Halibut raw is higher in Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Selenium, Choline, and Potassium, however, Couscous is richer in Fiber.
  • Halibut raw's daily need coverage for Vitamin D is 183% more.
  • Couscous has less Cholesterol.

We used Fish, halibut, Greenland, raw and Couscous, cooked types 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.
Halibut raw
Halibut raw
6
:
4
Couscous
Couscous
Contains more Iron +73.7%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Phosphorus +645.5%
Contains more Potassium +362.1%
Contains more Zinc +53.8%
Contains more Selenium +32.7%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Copper +36.7%
Contains more Manganese +600%
Halibut raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 25% 19% 71% 24% 11% 11% 10% 2% 200%
Couscous
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 15% 6% 10% 6% 1% 8% 14% 11% 150%
Contains more Iron +73.7%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Phosphorus +645.5%
Contains more Potassium +362.1%
Contains more Zinc +53.8%
Contains more Selenium +32.7%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Copper +36.7%
Contains more Manganese +600%

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.
Halibut raw
Halibut raw
7
:
3
Couscous
Couscous
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +461.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +723.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.4%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.063
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
Halibut raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 15% 822% 0% 15% 19% 29% 15% 97% 1% 126% 1%
Couscous
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +461.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +723.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.4%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.063
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halibut raw
Halibut raw
3
:
2
Couscous
Couscous
Contains more Protein +279.2%
Contains more Fats +8550%
Contains more Other +484.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 72.57
Halibut raw
14% 14% 70%
Protein: 14.37 g
Fats: 13.84 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 1.52 g
Couscous
4% 23% 73%
Protein: 3.79 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 23.22 g
Water: 72.57 g
Other: 0.26 g
Contains more Protein +279.2%
Contains more Fats +8550%
Contains more Other +484.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 72.57

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halibut raw
Halibut raw
2
:
1
Couscous
Couscous
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37981.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2035.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Halibut raw
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.378 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.367 g
Couscous
25% 19% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.022 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.064 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37981.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2035.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halibut raw Couscous Opinion
Net carbs 0g 21.82g Couscous
Protein 14.37g 3.79g Halibut raw
Fats 13.84g 0.16g Halibut raw
Carbs 0g 23.22g Couscous
Calories 186kcal 112kcal Halibut raw
Sugar 0g 0.1g Halibut raw
Fiber 0g 1.4g Couscous
Calcium 3mg 8mg Couscous
Iron 0.66mg 0.38mg Halibut raw
Magnesium 26mg 8mg Halibut raw
Phosphorus 164mg 22mg Halibut raw
Potassium 268mg 58mg Halibut raw
Sodium 80mg 5mg Couscous
Zinc 0.4mg 0.26mg Halibut raw
Copper 0.03mg 0.041mg Couscous
Manganese 0.012mg 0.084mg Couscous
Selenium 36.5µg 27.5µg Halibut raw
Vitamin A 47IU 0IU Halibut raw
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 0µg Halibut raw
Vitamin E 0.73mg 0.13mg Halibut raw
Vitamin D 1097IU 0IU Halibut raw
Vitamin D 27.4µg 0µg Halibut raw
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.063mg Couscous
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.027mg Halibut raw
Vitamin B3 1.5mg 0.983mg Halibut raw
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.371mg Couscous
Vitamin B6 0.42mg 0.051mg Halibut raw
Folate 1µg 15µg Couscous
Vitamin B12 1µg 0µg Halibut raw
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.049mg Halibut raw
Threonine 0.63mg 0.1mg Halibut raw
Isoleucine 0.662mg 0.147mg Halibut raw
Leucine 1.168mg 0.259mg Halibut raw
Lysine 1.32mg 0.073mg Halibut raw
Methionine 0.425mg 0.059mg Halibut raw
Phenylalanine 0.561mg 0.184mg Halibut raw
Valine 0.74mg 0.162mg Halibut raw
Histidine 0.423mg 0.077mg Halibut raw
Cholesterol 46mg 0mg Couscous
Saturated Fat 2.419g 0.029g Couscous
Omega-3 - DHA 0.393g 0g Halibut raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.526g 0g Halibut raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g 0g Halibut raw
Monounsaturated Fat 8.378g 0.022g Halibut raw
Polyunsaturated fat 1.367g 0.064g Halibut raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Halibut raw Couscous
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
95%
Halibut raw
7%
Couscous
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Halibut raw
22%
Couscous

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.39g)
Which food is cheaper?
Couscous
Couscous is cheaper (difference - $3.7)

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. Halibut raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171965/nutrients
  2. Couscous - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169700/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.