Smoothie vs. Couscous — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Smoothie and Couscous?
- Smoothie is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B12, while Couscous is higher in Fiber.
- Smoothie's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 27% higher.
- Couscous is lower in Sugar.
We used Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Couscous, cooked types in this comparison.
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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.
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Calcium
+412.5%
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Iron
+153.3%
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Potassium
+141.7%
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Sodium
-82.8%
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Calcium
+412.5%
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Iron
+153.3%
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Potassium
+141.7%
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Sodium
-82.8%
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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Vitamin A
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Vitamin C
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Vitamin B6
+60.8%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+20.5%
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Vitamin A
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Vitamin C
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Vitamin B6
+60.8%
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Vitamin B12
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Vitamin B3
+20.5%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+24.4%
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+30.8%
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Protein
+210.7%
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Carbs
+184.6%
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+24.4%
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+30.8%
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Protein
+210.7%
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Carbs
+184.6%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 8.16g | 21.82g |
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| Protein | 1.22g | 3.79g |
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| Fats | 0g | 0.16g |
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| Carbs | 8.16g | 23.22g |
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| Calories | 37kcal | 112kcal |
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| Sugar | 7.35g | 0.1g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 1.4g |
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| Calcium | 41mg | 8mg |
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| Iron | 0.15mg | 0.38mg |
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| Magnesium | 8mg |
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| Phosphorus | 22mg |
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| Potassium | 24mg | 58mg |
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| Sodium | 29mg | 5mg |
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| Zinc | 0.26mg |
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| Copper | 0.041mg |
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| Manganese | 0.084mg |
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| Selenium | 27.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 408IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin C | 24.5mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.816mg | 0.983mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.371mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.082mg | 0.051mg |
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| Folate | 15µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.24µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.049mg |
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| Threonine | 0.1mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.147mg |
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| Leucine | 0.259mg |
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| Lysine | 0.073mg |
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| Methionine | 0.059mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.184mg |
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| Valine | 0.162mg |
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| Histidine | 0.077mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0.029g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.022g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.064g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Fats diet |
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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
14%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smoothie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Couscous is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Couscous is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Couscous is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)