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Asian Couscous - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Asian Couscous Recipe

Asian Couscous has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Niacin.

The food contains 103.2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high in complex carbs and low 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 21.3 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

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. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong.

It belongs to Asian cuisine. 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 42, for Asian Couscous, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein13%
 Calories from Fat22%
 Calories from Carbs65%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Niacin
  • No Cholesterol
  • High in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1.7 IU0%Mid 40%Average
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C0.58 mg0.97%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin4.1 mg20.3%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate19.2 mcg4.8%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid1.2 mg11.6%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium27.3 mg2.7%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.2 mg6.5%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium37.8 mg9.4%Top 30%High
Phosphorus170.3 mg17%Top 30%High
Potassium242.4 mg6.9%Top 30%High
Sodium633.3 mg26.4%Top 10%Very High
Zinc0.58 mg3.9%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.58 mg29.1%Top 10%Very High
Selenium0.58 mcg0.83%Bottom 30%Low

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate60 g20%Top 10%Very High
Dietary Fiber3.9 g15.6%Top 10%Very High
Sugars0.6 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein12.4 g24.8%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0.6 mg
Leucine0.6 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.6 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0.6 mg
Arginine0.6 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0.6 mg
Aspartic Acid0.6 mg
Glutamic Acid3.5 mg
Glycine0.6 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.6 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat9 g13.8%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1.3 g6.7%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat5.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.2 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2.3 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 648 Calories from Fat 138

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15.4 g 23.7%

Saturated Fat 2.3 g 11.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 1089.3 mg 45.4%

Total Carbohydrates 103.2 g 34.4%

Dietary Fiber 6.7 g26.8%

Sugars 1 g

Protein 21.3 g 42.6%

Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 1.7%

Calcium 4.7% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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