Seed vs Couscous - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Seed and Couscous
- Seed is higher than Couscous in Fiber, Phosphorus, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
- Seed covers your daily Fiber needs 132% more than Couscous.
- Seed contains 79 times more Calcium than Couscous. While Seed contains 631mg of Calcium, Couscous contains only 8mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Seeds, chia seeds, dried 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+7787.5%
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Iron
+1931.6%
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Magnesium
+4087.5%
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Phosphorus
+3809.1%
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Potassium
+601.7%
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Zinc
+1661.5%
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Copper
+2153.7%
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Sodium
-68.8%
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Calcium
+7787.5%
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Iron
+1931.6%
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Magnesium
+4087.5%
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Phosphorus
+3809.1%
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Potassium
+601.7%
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Zinc
+1661.5%
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Copper
+2153.7%
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Sodium
-68.8%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+284.6%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+884.1%
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Vitamin B2
+529.6%
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Vitamin B3
+798.3%
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Folate
+226.7%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+284.6%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+884.1%
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Vitamin B2
+529.6%
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Vitamin B3
+798.3%
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Folate
+226.7%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+336.4%
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Fats
+19112.5%
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Carbs
+81.4%
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+1746.2%
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Water
+1151.2%
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Protein
+336.4%
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+19112.5%
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+81.4%
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+1746.2%
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+1151.2%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+10395.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+36876.6%
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Saturated Fat
-99.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+10395.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+36876.6%
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Saturated Fat
-99.1%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in glycemic index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 7.72g | 21.82g |
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| Protein | 16.54g | 3.79g |
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| Fats | 30.74g | 0.16g |
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| Carbs | 42.12g | 23.22g |
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| Calories | 486kcal | 112kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.1g |
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| Fiber | 34.4g | 1.4g |
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| Calcium | 631mg | 8mg |
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| Iron | 7.72mg | 0.38mg |
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| Magnesium | 335mg | 8mg |
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| Phosphorus | 860mg | 22mg |
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| Potassium | 407mg | 58mg |
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| Sodium | 16mg | 5mg |
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| Zinc | 4.58mg | 0.26mg |
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| Copper | 0.924mg | 0.041mg |
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| Vitamin A | 54IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.62mg | 0.063mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.83mg | 0.983mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.371mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg |
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| Folate | 49µg | 15µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.436mg | 0.049mg |
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| Threonine | 0.709mg | 0.1mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.801mg | 0.147mg |
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| Leucine | 1.371mg | 0.259mg |
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| Lysine | 0.97mg | 0.073mg |
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| Methionine | 0.588mg | 0.059mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.016mg | 0.184mg |
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| Valine | 0.95mg | 0.162mg |
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| Histidine | 0.531mg | 0.077mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.14g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.33g | 0.029g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.309g | 0.022g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 23.665g | 0.064g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.835g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 17.83g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
195%
7%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Seed is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Couscous is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.301g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.