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Colorful Couscous - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Colorful Couscous Recipe

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

The food contains 25.8g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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. Its average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 5.3 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Colorful Couscous has been given a composite ranking of 52, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein11%
 Calories from Fat35%
 Calories from Carbs54%

Why this is good for you

  • Very low in Cholesterol

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A220 IU4.4%
Vitamin C4.9 mg8.2%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0 mg
Thiamin0 mg0.2%
Riboflavin0 mg0.2%
Niacin0.02 mg0.1%
Vitamin B60 mg0.2%
Folate3.2 mcg0.8%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium55 mg5.5%
Iron0.59 mg3.3%
Magnesium1.2 mg0.3%
Phosphorus2 mg0.2%
Potassium13.8 mg0.4%
Sodium340.8 mg14.2%
Zinc0.02 mg0.1%
Copper0 mg0.2%
Manganese0.01 mg0.4%
Selenium0 mcg

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate25.8 g8.6%
Dietary Fiber2.3 g9.2%
Sugars6.1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5.3 g10.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat7.6 g11.7%
Saturated Fat2.2 g11%
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 182 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7.6 g 11.7%

Saturated Fat 2.2 g 11%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 7.5 mg 2.5%

Sodium 340.8 mg 14.2%

Total Carbohydrates 25.8 g 8.6%

Dietary Fiber 2.3 g9.2%

Sugars 6.1 g

Protein 5.3 g 10.6%

Vitamin A 4.4% Vitamin C 8.2%

Calcium 5.5% Iron 3.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=1122138 Embed Table:

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