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Rice pudding vs. Couscous — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Rice pudding and Couscous?

  • Rice pudding is higher in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin D, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Couscous is richer in Selenium, and Fiber.
  • Couscous's daily need coverage for Selenium is 47% more.
  • Couscous has less Saturated Fat.

We used Puddings, rice, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk 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.
Contains more Calcium +1212.5%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +295.5%
Contains more Potassium +124.1%
Contains more Zinc +46.2%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%
Contains more Copper +127.8%
Contains more Manganese +47.4%
Contains more Selenium +1347.4%
Equal in Iron - 0.38
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 14% 10% 38% 12% 15% 11% 6% 8% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 15% 6% 10% 6% 1% 8% 14% 11% 150%
Contains more Calcium +1212.5%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +295.5%
Contains more Potassium +124.1%
Contains more Zinc +46.2%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%
Contains more Copper +127.8%
Contains more Manganese +47.4%
Contains more Selenium +1347.4%
Equal in Iron - 0.38

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +422.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +121.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.7%
Contains more Folate +275%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 24% 3% 19% 33% 9% 18% 9% 3% 30% 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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +422.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +121.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.7%
Contains more Folate +275%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +918.8%
Contains more Other +223.1%
Contains more Protein +15.2%
Contains more Carbs +11.6%
Equal in Water - 72.57
3% 21% 73%
Protein: 3.29 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 20.81 g
Water: 73.43 g
Other: 0.84 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 Fats +918.8%
Contains more Other +223.1%
Contains more Protein +15.2%
Contains more Carbs +11.6%
Equal in Water - 72.57

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1904.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.064
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.967 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.441 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
25% 19% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.022 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.064 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1904.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.064

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice pudding Couscous Opinion
Net carbs 20.71g 21.82g Couscous
Protein 3.29g 3.79g Couscous
Fats 1.63g 0.16g Rice pudding
Carbs 20.81g 23.22g Couscous
Calories 111kcal 112kcal Couscous
Sugar 0.1g Rice pudding
Fiber 0.1g 1.4g Couscous
Calcium 105mg 8mg Rice pudding
Iron 0.37mg 0.38mg Couscous
Magnesium 13mg 8mg Rice pudding
Phosphorus 87mg 22mg Rice pudding
Potassium 130mg 58mg Rice pudding
Sodium 109mg 5mg Couscous
Zinc 0.38mg 0.26mg Rice pudding
Copper 0.018mg 0.041mg Couscous
Manganese 0.057mg 0.084mg Couscous
Selenium 1.9µg 27.5µg Couscous
Vitamin A 172IU 0IU Rice pudding
Vitamin A RAE 46µg 0µg Rice pudding
Vitamin E 0.13mg Couscous
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU Rice pudding
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg Rice pudding
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Rice pudding
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.063mg Rice pudding
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.027mg Rice pudding
Vitamin B3 0.443mg 0.983mg Couscous
Vitamin B5 0.288mg 0.371mg Couscous
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.051mg Couscous
Folate 4µg 15µg Couscous
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0µg Rice pudding
Vitamin K 0.1µg Couscous
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.049mg Couscous
Threonine 0.126mg 0.1mg Rice pudding
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0.147mg Rice pudding
Leucine 0.273mg 0.259mg Rice pudding
Lysine 0.221mg 0.073mg Rice pudding
Methionine 0.07mg 0.059mg Rice pudding
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0.184mg Couscous
Valine 0.187mg 0.162mg Rice pudding
Histidine 0.075mg 0.077mg Couscous
Cholesterol 6mg 0mg Couscous
Saturated Fat 0.967g 0.029g Couscous
Monounsaturated Fat 0.441g 0.022g Rice pudding
Polyunsaturated fat 0.06g 0.064g Couscous

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rice pudding 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
13%
Rice pudding
7%
Couscous
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Rice pudding
22%
Couscous

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice pudding
Rice pudding is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rice pudding
Rice pudding is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice pudding
Rice pudding is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.938g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Rice pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169611/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.