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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.
  • Couscous has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of couscous is 65, while the glycemic index of vodka is 0.

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
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0.09% 0.38% 3.3% 0% 2.1% 0.13% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 2.4% 5.1% 14% 14% 7.1% 9.4% 0.65% 11% 150%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +5700%
Contains more IronIron +3700%
Contains more CopperCopper +310%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +340%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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
0
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 1.6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 2.6% 0% 16% 6.2% 18% 22% 12% 0% 0.25% 11% 1.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1160%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Vodka
1
67% 33%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.6 g
Other: 33.4 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 OtherOther +12746.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~72.57g

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 DV% diff.
Selenium 0µg 27.5µg 50%
Carbs 0g 23.22g 8%
Protein 0g 3.79g 8%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.371mg 7%
Calories 231kcal 112kcal 6%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.983mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.4g 6%
Iron 0.01mg 0.38mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.063mg 5%
Manganese 0mg 0.084mg 4%
Folate 0µg 15µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.051mg 4%
Copper 0.01mg 0.041mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.007mg 0.027mg 2%
Phosphorus 5mg 22mg 2%
Zinc 0mg 0.26mg 2%
Potassium 1mg 58mg 2%
Magnesium 0mg 8mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 1%
Calcium 0mg 8mg 1%
Choline 3.3mg 1%
Fats 0g 0.16g 0%
Net carbs 0g 21.82g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.1g N/A
Sodium 1mg 5mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.029g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.022g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.064g 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.049mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 0.259mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.073mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.059mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.184mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.162mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.077mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vodka Couscous
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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?
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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. 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.