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Hamburger vs. Couscous — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Hamburger and Couscous different?

  • Hamburger has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1 than Couscous.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Hamburger is 60% higher.

Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and Couscous, cooked are the varieties 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 Calcium +1175%
Contains more Iron +657.9%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +518.2%
Contains more Potassium +289.7%
Contains more Zinc +1003.8%
Contains more Copper +122%
Contains more Manganese +158.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 108% 15% 59% 20% 54% 79% 31% 29% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 15% 6% 10% 6% 1% 8% 14% 11% 150%
Contains more Calcium +1175%
Contains more Iron +657.9%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +518.2%
Contains more Potassium +289.7%
Contains more Zinc +1003.8%
Contains more Copper +122%
Contains more Manganese +158.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%

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 +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +825.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +445.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +298%
Contains more Folate +273.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 55% 58% 101% 19% 47% 43% 180% 0%
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 B1 +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +825.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +445.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +298%
Contains more Folate +273.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +350.7%
Contains more Fats +8875%
Contains more Other +588.5%
Contains more Water +70.1%
Equal in Carbs - 23.22
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 g
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 +350.7%
Contains more Fats +8875%
Contains more Other +588.5%
Contains more Water +70.1%
Equal in Carbs - 23.22

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24877.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +493.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.38 g
25% 19% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.022 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.064 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24877.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +493.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hamburger Couscous Opinion
Net carbs 23.2g 21.82g Hamburger
Protein 17.08g 3.79g Hamburger
Fats 14.36g 0.16g Hamburger
Carbs 24.1g 23.22g Hamburger
Calories 295kcal 112kcal Hamburger
Fructose 2.03g Hamburger
Sugar 4.15g 0.1g Couscous
Fiber 0.9g 1.4g Couscous
Calcium 102mg 8mg Hamburger
Iron 2.88mg 0.38mg Hamburger
Magnesium 20mg 8mg Hamburger
Phosphorus 136mg 22mg Hamburger
Potassium 226mg 58mg Hamburger
Sodium 414mg 5mg Couscous
Zinc 2.87mg 0.26mg Hamburger
Copper 0.091mg 0.041mg Hamburger
Manganese 0.217mg 0.084mg Hamburger
Selenium 27.5µg Couscous
Vitamin E 0.13mg Couscous
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.063mg Hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.027mg Hamburger
Vitamin B3 5.365mg 0.983mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.371mg Couscous
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.051mg Hamburger
Folate 56µg 15µg Hamburger
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 0µg Hamburger
Vitamin K 0.1µg Couscous
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.049mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.666mg 0.1mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0.716mg 0.147mg Hamburger
Leucine 1.319mg 0.259mg Hamburger
Lysine 1.226mg 0.073mg Hamburger
Methionine 0.37mg 0.059mg Hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.677mg 0.184mg Hamburger
Valine 0.823mg 0.162mg Hamburger
Histidine 0.505mg 0.077mg Hamburger
Cholesterol 47mg 0mg Couscous
Trans Fat 0.814g Couscous
Saturated Fat 5.096g 0.029g Couscous
Monounsaturated Fat 5.495g 0.022g Hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g 0.064g Hamburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hamburger Couscous
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
42%
Hamburger
7%
Couscous
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Hamburger
22%
Couscous

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Hamburger
Hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger
Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 409mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.067g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
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

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.