Couscous DryvsEgg Duck Whole
🎯When to Eat What
Goal-based picks for Couscous Dry vs Egg Duck Whole
Go with Egg Duck Whole at just 185 kcal per 100g — 51% fewer calories.
Egg Duck Whole will keep you satisfied longer with 12.8g protein, 13.8g fat — fat and protein slow digestion while fiber adds bulk, keeping hunger at bay.
Egg Duck Whole's natural fat (13.8g/100g) helps your body absorb fat-soluble nutrients like vitamin A and vitamin D — not all fat is bad, moderate amounts are essential.
Couscous Dry is the heart-friendlier option with lower saturated fat, less sodium, more fiber.
Egg Duck Whole has 884mg cholesterol per 100g, but current research shows dietary cholesterol has minimal effect on blood cholesterol for most people — it's saturated and trans fats that matter more.
Egg Duck Whole provides 222mg of potassium per 100g — important for muscle function, hydration, and blood pressure.
🔥Calorie Breakdown
💪Macronutrient Comparison
📊Full Nutrition Comparison
| Nutrient | Couscous Dry | Egg Duck Whole | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💪Macronutrients | |||
| Calories | 376kcal19% | 185kcal9% | +191kcal |
| Protein | 13g26% | 13g26% | — |
| Total Fat | 0.64g1% | 14g18% | <0.1g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.12g1% | 3.7g18% | <0.1g |
| Cholesterol | 0mg0% | 884mg295% | <0.1mg |
| Carbohydrates | 77g28% | 1.4g1% | +76g |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.0g18% | 0g0% | +5.0g |
| Sugars | — | 0.93g | — |
| ✨Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin A | 0mcg0% | 194mcg22% | <0.1mcg |
| Vitamin C | 0mg0% | 0mg0% | — |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg0% | 1.7mcg9% | <0.1mcg |
| Vitamin E | — | 1.3mg9% | — |
| Vitamin K | — | 0.40mcg0% | — |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg6% | 0.25mg15% | <0.1mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0mcg0% | 5.4mcg225% | <0.1mcg |
| Folate | 20mcg5% | 80mcg20% | <0.1mcg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.16mg14% | 0.16mg13% | +<0.1mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | <0.1mg6% | 0.40mg31% | <0.1mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 3.5mg22% | 0.20mg1% | +3.3mg |
| 🔶Minerals | |||
| Sodium | 10mg0% | 146mg6% | <0.1mg |
| Calcium | 24mg2% | 64mg5% | <0.1mg |
| Iron | 1.1mg6% | 3.9mg21% | <0.1mg |
| Potassium | 166mg4% | 222mg5% | <0.1mg |
| Phosphorus | 170mg14% | 220mg18% | <0.1mg |
| Magnesium | 44mg10% | 17mg4% | +27mg |
| Zinc | 0.83mg8% | 1.4mg13% | <0.1mg |
| Copper | 0.25mg27% | <0.1mg7% | +0.18mg |
| Manganese | 0.78mg34% | <0.1mg2% | +0.74mg |
| Selenium | — | 36mcg66% | — |
🔬Nutritional Analysis
Calories: Egg Duck Whole is significantly lower in calories at just 185 kcal per 100g compared to 376 kcal for Couscous Dry — that's 103% fewer calories, making Egg Duck Whole the better choice for calorie-conscious diets.
Protein: Both are similar in protein content, with Couscous Dry providing 12.8g and Egg Duck Whole providing 12.8g per 100g.
Fat: Egg Duck Whole has more fat (13.8g vs 0.64g per 100g), but the combination of fat and protein makes it more satiating — dietary fat helps absorb fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) and supports hormone balance. Couscous Dry has less saturated fat (0.117g vs 3.68g).
Key Vitamins: The most notable vitamin differences are in Vitamin A (Egg Duck Whole: 194mcg vs 0mcg), Vitamin D (Egg Duck Whole: 1.7mcg vs 0mcg), Vitamin B12 (Egg Duck Whole: 5.4mcg vs 0mcg).
Key Minerals: Notable mineral differences include Manganese (Couscous Dry: 0.78mg vs 0.038mg), Sodium (Egg Duck Whole: 146mg vs 10mg), Copper (Couscous Dry: 0.247mg vs 0.062mg).
Diet Suitability: Egg Duck Whole fits a low-carb or keto diet. Couscous Dry fits a low-fat diet. Couscous Dry fits a low-sodium diet.