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Algerian Couscous - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Algerian Couscous Recipe

Algerian Couscous has a high-calorie, very high-carb, low-fat and high-protein content.

The food contains 75.6g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high in complex carbs and average in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. With 13.3 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its low fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 91, for Algerian Couscous, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein14%
 Calories from Fat6%
 Calories from Carbs80%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Sodium99.2 mg4.1%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate11 g3.7%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber2.2 g8.9%Top 30%High
Sugars2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein1.9 g3.9%Bottom 30%Low

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat0.36 g0.56%Bottom 10%Very Low
Saturated Fat0.06 g0.29%Bottom 10%Very Low

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 362 Calories from Fat 23

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 2.5 g 3.8%

Saturated Fat 0.4 g 2%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 681.7 mg 28.4%

Total Carbohydrates 75.6 g 25.2%

Dietary Fiber 15.2 g60.8%

Sugars 13.5 g

Protein 13.3 g 26.6%

Vitamin A Vitamin C

Calcium Iron

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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