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Calico Couscous - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Calico Couscous Recipe

Calico Couscous has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 30g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 8 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the low fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable 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 70, for Calico Couscous, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein21%
 Calories from Fat0%
 Calories from Carbs79%

Why this is good for you

  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • No Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A500 IU10%
Vitamin C4.8 mg8%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium100 mg10%
Iron0.36 mg2%
Potassium160 mg4.6%
Sodium310 mg12.9%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate30 g10%
Dietary Fiber2 g8%
Sugars2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein8 g16%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat0 g
Saturated Fat0 g

Popular Questions Asked

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 160 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 0 g

Saturated Fat 0 g

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 5 mg 1.7%

Sodium 310 mg 12.9%

Total Carbohydrates 30 g 10%

Dietary Fiber 2 g8%

Sugars 2 g

Protein 8 g 16%

Vitamin A 10% Vitamin C 8%

Calcium 10% Iron 2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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