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Colourful Couscous - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Colourful Couscous Recipe

Colourful Couscous has a average-calorie, high-carb, low-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 67.8g 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 14.1 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the low fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low MUFA and low PUFA.

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 a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

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 96, for Colourful Couscous, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein16%
 Calories from Fat6%
 Calories from Carbs78%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • High in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • Low in Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.14 IU0%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol0.6 mcg
Vitamin C17.6 mg29.3%Top 30%High
Vitamin D0.28 IU0.07%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0.71 mg3.5%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60.14 mg7.1%Top 30%High
Folate17 mcg4.2%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.28 mg2.8%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium16.4 mg1.6%Bottom 30%Low
Iron0.28 mg1.6%Bottom 30%Low
Magnesium15 mg3.8%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus42.1 mg4.2%Bottom 30%Low
Potassium0.14 mg0%Bottom 30%Low
Sodium6.6 mg0.3%Bottom 10%Very Low
Zinc0.28 mg1.9%Mid 40%Average
Copper0.14 mg7.1%Top 10%Very High
Manganese0.14 mg7.1%Mid 40%Average
Selenium0.57 mcg0.81%Bottom 30%Low

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate9.6 g3.2%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.3 g5.2%Mid 40%Average
Sugars2.1 g
Glucose1 mg
Fructose1 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein2 g4%Bottom 30%Low
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.1 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0.1 mg
Arginine0.1 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0.1 mg
Aspartic Acid0.1 mg
Glutamic Acid0.6 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0.1 mg
Serine0.1 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat0.31 g0.48%Bottom 10%Very Low
Saturated Fat0.1 g0.5%Bottom 10%Very Low
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.1 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash0.4 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 335 Calories from Fat 20

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 2.2 g 3.4%

Saturated Fat 0.7 g 3.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 1.9 mg 0.6%

Sodium 46.9 mg 2%

Total Carbohydrates 67.8 g 22.6%

Dietary Fiber 9.1 g36.4%

Sugars 15 g

Protein 14.1 g 28.2%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 206.7%

Calcium 11.6% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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