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Nutmeg vs. Couscous — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Nutmeg and Couscous

  • Nutmeg is richer in Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Calcium, yet Couscous is richer in Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Nutmeg is 130% higher.
  • Nutmeg contains 35 times more Manganese than Couscous. Nutmeg contains 2.9mg of Manganese, while Couscous contains 0.084mg.
  • Couscous contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Spices, nutmeg, ground 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 +2200%
Contains more Iron +700%
Contains more Magnesium +2187.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +868.2%
Contains more Potassium +503.4%
Contains more Zinc +726.9%
Contains more Copper +2404.9%
Contains more Manganese +3352.4%
Contains less Sodium -68.8%
Contains more Selenium +1618.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 114% 131% 92% 31% 3% 59% 343% 379% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 15% 6% 10% 6% 1% 8% 14% 11% 150%
Contains more Calcium +2200%
Contains more Iron +700%
Contains more Magnesium +2187.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +868.2%
Contains more Potassium +503.4%
Contains more Zinc +726.9%
Contains more Copper +2404.9%
Contains more Manganese +3352.4%
Contains less Sodium -68.8%
Contains more Selenium +1618.8%

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.
Nutmeg
7
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +449.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +213.7%
Contains more Folate +406.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 10% 87% 14% 25% 0% 37% 57% 0% 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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +449.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +213.7%
Contains more Folate +406.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +54.1%
Contains more Fats +22593.8%
Contains more Carbs +112.3%
Contains more Other +796.2%
Contains more Water +1064.8%
6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 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 +54.1%
Contains more Fats +22593.8%
Contains more Carbs +112.3%
Contains more Other +796.2%
Contains more Water +1064.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14536.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +446.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
25% 19% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.022 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.064 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14536.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +446.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Couscous Opinion
Net carbs 28.49g 21.82g Nutmeg
Protein 5.84g 3.79g Nutmeg
Fats 36.31g 0.16g Nutmeg
Carbs 49.29g 23.22g Nutmeg
Calories 525kcal 112kcal Nutmeg
Sugar 2.99g 0.1g Couscous
Fiber 20.8g 1.4g Nutmeg
Calcium 184mg 8mg Nutmeg
Iron 3.04mg 0.38mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 183mg 8mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 213mg 22mg Nutmeg
Potassium 350mg 58mg Nutmeg
Sodium 16mg 5mg Couscous
Zinc 2.15mg 0.26mg Nutmeg
Copper 1.027mg 0.041mg Nutmeg
Manganese 2.9mg 0.084mg Nutmeg
Selenium 1.6µg 27.5µg Couscous
Vitamin A 102IU 0IU Nutmeg
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 0µg Nutmeg
Vitamin E 0mg 0.13mg Couscous
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.063mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.027mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 0.983mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B5 0.371mg Couscous
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.051mg Nutmeg
Folate 76µg 15µg Nutmeg
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Couscous
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 25.94g 0.029g Couscous
Monounsaturated Fat 3.22g 0.022g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 0.064g Nutmeg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Nutmeg 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
20%
Nutmeg
7%
Couscous
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
22%
Couscous

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.911g)
Which food is cheaper?
Couscous
Couscous is cheaper (difference - $4.7)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.