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Cauliflower Couscous - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Cauliflower Couscous Recipe

Cauliflower Couscous has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and low-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 8.2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 2.4 gms of protein, it is low in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

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

It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a 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.

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 60, for Cauliflower Couscous, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein8%
 Calories from Fat66%
 Calories from Carbs26%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A250 IU5%
Vitamin C48 mg80%
Thiamin0.09 mg6%
Niacin1.6 mg8%
Vitamin B60.32 mg16%
Folate132 mcg33%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium40 mg4%
Iron1.1 mg6%
Magnesium24 mg6%
Potassium333 mg9.5%
Sodium241 mg10%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate8.2 g2.7%
Dietary Fiber3 g12%
Sugars3.3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein2.4 g4.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat9.3 g14.3%
Saturated Fat5.1 g25.5%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 118 Calories from Fat 84

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9.3 g 14.3%

Saturated Fat 5.1 g 25.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 20 mg 6.7%

Sodium 241 mg 10%

Total Carbohydrates 8.2 g 2.7%

Dietary Fiber 3 g12%

Sugars 3.3 g

Protein 2.4 g 4.8%

Vitamin A 5% Vitamin C 80%

Calcium 4% Iron 6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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