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Couscous 1 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Couscous 1 Recipe

Couscous 1 has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 22.9g 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 3.7 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its low fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. 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 an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a 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 86, for Couscous 1, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein11%
 Calories from Fat20%
 Calories from Carbs69%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very 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 A379.6 IU7.6%Top 30%High
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C15.3 mg25.5%Top 30%High
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1 mg5.1%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate14.3 mcg3.6%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium18.4 mg1.8%Mid 40%Average
Iron1 mg5.7%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium17.3 mg4.3%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus53.1 mg5.3%Mid 40%Average
Potassium131.6 mg3.8%Mid 40%Average
Sodium124.7 mg5.2%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0 mg
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium0 mcg

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate23.4 g7.8%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber1.5 g6.1%Mid 40%Average
Sugars0.3 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein3.8 g7.6%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0 mg
Glutamic Acid1 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3 g4.6%Bottom 30%Low
Saturated Fat0.41 g2%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 134 Calories from Fat 26

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 2.9 g 4.5%

Saturated Fat 0.4 g 2%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 122.2 mg 5.1%

Total Carbohydrates 22.9 g 7.6%

Dietary Fiber 1.5 g6%

Sugars 0.3 g

Protein 3.7 g 7.4%

Vitamin A 7.4% Vitamin C 25%

Calcium 1.8% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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