Couscous vs Pasta, dry
Nutrition comparison per 100 g serving
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Pasta, dry wins in 14 out of 28 nutrient categories
Couscous: 9
vs
Pasta, dry: 14
(5 ties)
Overview
| Nutrient | Couscous | Pasta, dry | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 376 cal | 371 cal | |
| Protein | 12.8 g | 13.0 g | |
| Carbs | 77.4 g | 74.7 g | |
| Fat | 0.6 g | 1.5 g | |
| Fiber | 5 g | 3.2 g | |
| Sugar | 0 g | 0 g | Tie |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Couscous | Pasta, dry | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folate, total | 20 UG | 18 UG | |
| Niacin | 3.5 MG | 1.7 MG | |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.2 MG | 0.4 MG | |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | 0.1 MG | |
| Thiamin | 0.2 MG | 0.1 MG | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 UG | 0 UG | Tie |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0 UG | Tie |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.1 MG | 0.1 MG | |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 MG | 0 MG | Tie |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0 UG | Tie |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0 MG | 0.1 MG | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0 UG | 0.1 UG |
Minerals
| Mineral | Couscous | Pasta, dry | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 24 MG | 21 MG | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.2 MG | 0.3 MG | |
| Iron, Fe | 1.1 MG | 1.3 MG | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 44 MG | 53 MG | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.8 MG | 0.9 MG | |
| Phosphorus, P | 170 MG | 189 MG | |
| Potassium, K | 166 MG | 223 MG | |
| Selenium, Se | 0 UG | 63.2 UG | |
| Sodium, Na | 10 MG | 6 MG | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.8 MG | 1.4 MG |