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Vodka vs. Couscous — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Vodka and Couscous

  • The amount of Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Fiber in Couscous is higher than in Vodka.
  • Couscous covers your daily Selenium needs 50% more than Vodka.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic beverage, distilled, vodka, 80 proof 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.
Vodka
Vodka
1
:
9
Couscous
Couscous
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +3700%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +340%
Contains more Potassium +5700%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +310%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Vodka
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 1% 0% 3% 1% 1% 0% 4% 0% 0%
Couscous
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 15% 6% 10% 6% 1% 8% 14% 11% 150%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +3700%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +340%
Contains more Potassium +5700%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +310%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Vodka
Vodka
0
:
9
Couscous
Couscous
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1160%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vodka
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Couscous
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 B1 +1160%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Vodka
Vodka
1
:
4
Couscous
Couscous
Contains more Other +12746.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 72.57
Vodka
67% 33%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.6 g
Other: 33.4 g
Couscous
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 Other +12746.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 72.57

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vodka Couscous Opinion
Net carbs 0g 21.82g Couscous
Protein 0g 3.79g Couscous
Fats 0g 0.16g Couscous
Carbs 0g 23.22g Couscous
Calories 231kcal 112kcal Vodka
Sugar 0g 0.1g Vodka
Fiber 0g 1.4g Couscous
Calcium 0mg 8mg Couscous
Iron 0.01mg 0.38mg Couscous
Magnesium 0mg 8mg Couscous
Phosphorus 5mg 22mg Couscous
Potassium 1mg 58mg Couscous
Sodium 1mg 5mg Vodka
Zinc 0mg 0.26mg Couscous
Copper 0.01mg 0.041mg Couscous
Manganese 0mg 0.084mg Couscous
Selenium 0µg 27.5µg Couscous
Vitamin E 0.13mg Couscous
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.063mg Couscous
Vitamin B2 0.007mg 0.027mg Couscous
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.983mg Couscous
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.371mg Couscous
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.051mg Couscous
Folate 0µg 15µg Couscous
Vitamin K 0.1µg Couscous
Tryptophan 0mg 0.049mg Couscous
Threonine 0mg 0.1mg Couscous
Isoleucine 0mg 0.147mg Couscous
Leucine 0mg 0.259mg Couscous
Lysine 0mg 0.073mg Couscous
Methionine 0mg 0.059mg Couscous
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.184mg Couscous
Valine 0mg 0.162mg Couscous
Histidine 0mg 0.077mg Couscous
Saturated Fat 0g 0.029g Vodka
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.022g Couscous
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.064g Couscous

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Vodka 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
0%
Vodka
7%
Couscous
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Vodka
22%
Couscous

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vodka
Vodka is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vodka
Vodka contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vodka
Vodka is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vodka
Vodka is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Vodka
Vodka is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Couscous
Couscous is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Couscous
Couscous is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
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. Vodka - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174818/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.