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Ladyfinger vs. Couscous — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Ladyfinger and Couscous

  • Couscous has less Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B5.
  • Ladyfinger's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 74% more.
  • Couscous is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, ladyfingers, without lemon juice and rind and Couscous, cooked.

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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 +487.5%
Contains more Iron +842.1%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +686.4%
Contains more Potassium +94.8%
Contains more Zinc +338.5%
Contains more Copper +131.7%
Contains more Manganese +185.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 135% 9% 75% 10% 20% 32% 32% 32% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 15% 6% 10% 6% 1% 8% 14% 11% 150%
Contains more Calcium +487.5%
Contains more Iron +842.1%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +686.4%
Contains more Potassium +94.8%
Contains more Zinc +338.5%
Contains more Copper +131.7%
Contains more Manganese +185.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +350.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1485.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +139.2%
Contains more Folate +413.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 34% 0% 0% 0% 71% 99% 40% 67% 29% 58% 94% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +350.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1485.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +139.2%
Contains more Folate +413.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +179.7%
Contains more Fats +5587.5%
Contains more Carbs +157.1%
Contains more Other +323.1%
Contains more Water +272.2%
11% 9% 60% 20%
Protein: 10.6 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 59.7 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.1 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 +179.7%
Contains more Fats +5587.5%
Contains more Carbs +157.1%
Contains more Other +323.1%
Contains more Water +272.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16922.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2123.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.745 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.423 g
25% 19% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.022 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.064 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16922.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2123.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ladyfinger Couscous Opinion
Net carbs 58.7g 21.82g Ladyfinger
Protein 10.6g 3.79g Ladyfinger
Fats 9.1g 0.16g Ladyfinger
Carbs 59.7g 23.22g Ladyfinger
Calories 363kcal 112kcal Ladyfinger
Sugar 0.1g Ladyfinger
Fiber 1g 1.4g Couscous
Calcium 47mg 8mg Ladyfinger
Iron 3.58mg 0.38mg Ladyfinger
Magnesium 12mg 8mg Ladyfinger
Phosphorus 173mg 22mg Ladyfinger
Potassium 113mg 58mg Ladyfinger
Sodium 147mg 5mg Couscous
Zinc 1.14mg 0.26mg Ladyfinger
Copper 0.095mg 0.041mg Ladyfinger
Manganese 0.24mg 0.084mg Ladyfinger
Selenium 27.5µg Couscous
Vitamin A 556IU 0IU Ladyfinger
Vitamin A RAE 167µg 0µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin E 0.13mg Couscous
Vitamin B1 0.284mg 0.063mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.027mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B3 2.104mg 0.983mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B5 1.116mg 0.371mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.051mg Ladyfinger
Folate 77µg 15µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin K 0.1µg Couscous
Tryptophan 0.133mg 0.049mg Ladyfinger
Threonine 0.467mg 0.1mg Ladyfinger
Isoleucine 0.516mg 0.147mg Ladyfinger
Leucine 0.861mg 0.259mg Ladyfinger
Lysine 0.679mg 0.073mg Ladyfinger
Methionine 0.268mg 0.059mg Ladyfinger
Phenylalanine 0.511mg 0.184mg Ladyfinger
Valine 0.579mg 0.162mg Ladyfinger
Histidine 0.248mg 0.077mg Ladyfinger
Cholesterol 221mg 0mg Couscous
Saturated Fat 3.022g 0.029g Couscous
Omega-3 - DHA 0.036g 0g Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Ladyfinger
Monounsaturated Fat 3.745g 0.022g Ladyfinger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.423g 0.064g Ladyfinger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ladyfinger 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
41%
Ladyfinger
7%
Couscous
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Ladyfinger
22%
Couscous

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.993g)

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. Ladyfinger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172821/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.