Cous cous and lentils with feta Recipe

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Cous cous and lentils with feta has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 47.5g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 11.6 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average 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 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.

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. 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 is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 79, for Cous cous and lentils with feta, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

	Calories from Protein	13%
	Calories from Fat	32%
	Calories from Carbs	55%

Why this is good for you

High in Protein
High in Vitamin C
Low in Cholesterol
High in Dietary Fiber
High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV
Vitamin A	235 IU	4.7%
Vitamin C	12.9 mg	21.5%
Vitamin D	0 IU
Vitamin E	1.5 mg	5%
Thiamin	0.14 mg	9.1%
Riboflavin	0.14 mg	8.4%
Niacin	0.82 mg	4.1%
Vitamin B6	0.23 mg	11.3%
Folate	111.2 mcg	27.8%
Vitamin B12	0.16 mcg	2.6%
Pantothenic Acid	0.54 mg	5.4%

Mineral Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV
Calcium	83 mg	8.3%
Iron	2.5 mg	13.7%
Magnesium	28 mg	7%
Phosphorus	143 mg	14.3%
Potassium	376.9 mg	10.8%
Sodium	380.9 mg	15.9%
Zinc	1 mg	6.9%
Copper	0.17 mg	8.3%
Manganese	0.36 mg	18%
Selenium	3.6 mcg	5.2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV
Total Carbohydrate	47.5 g	15.8%
Dietary Fiber	7.1 g	28.4%
Sugars	1.9 g

Protein Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV	Rank	Interpretation
Protein	11.6 g	23.2%

Fat Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV
Total Fat	12.4 g	19.1%
Saturated Fat	2.8 g	14%
Monounsaturated Fat	7.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat	1 g


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Nutrition Facts

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 347 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12.4 g 19.1%

Saturated Fat 2.8 g 14%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 8.3 mg 2.8%

Sodium 380.9 mg 15.9%

Total Carbohydrates 47.5 g 15.8%

Dietary Fiber 7.1 g28.4%

Sugars 1.9 g

Protein 11.6 g 23.2%

Vitamin A 4.7% Vitamin C 21.5%

Calcium 8.3% Iron 13.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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