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Couscous and Bacon - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Couscous and Bacon Recipe

Couscous and Bacon has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C and Niacin.

The food contains 75.2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high 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. With 26.5 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's high MUFA and average 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 high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable 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. It is also a high 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 59, for Couscous and Bacon, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein14%
 Calories from Fat46%
 Calories from Carbs40%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Niacin
  • High in Vitamin C
  • High in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.26 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol21.7 mcg
Vitamin C3.7 mg6.2%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D12.2 IU3%Top 30%High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.9 mg9.3%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate10.6 mcg2.6%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.26 mcg4.4%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.53 mg5.3%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium48.7 mg4.9%Mid 40%Average
Iron0.53 mg2.9%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium16.9 mg4.2%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus110.1 mg11%Mid 40%Average
Potassium163.2 mg4.7%Mid 40%Average
Sodium297.4 mg12.4%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.53 mg3.5%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.26 mg13.2%Top 30%High
Selenium4 mcg5.7%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate19.9 g6.6%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.5 g6%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1 g
Glucose0.5 mg
Fructose0.5 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein7 g14%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.3 mg
Isoleucine0.3 mg
Leucine0.3 mg
Lysine0.3 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.3 mg
Tyrosine0.3 mg
Valine0.3 mg
Arginine0.3 mg
Histidine0.3 mg
Alanine0.3 mg
Aspartic Acid0.5 mg
Glutamic Acid1.9 mg
Glycine0.3 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.3 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat10.3 g15.8%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat4.1 g20.5%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.1 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.3 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 765 Calories from Fat 349

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 38.8 g 59.7%

Saturated Fat 15.5 g 77.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 68.7 mg 22.9%

Sodium 1124.2 mg 46.8%

Total Carbohydrates 75.2 g 25.1%

Dietary Fiber 5.7 g22.8%

Sugars 3.8 g

Protein 26.5 g 53%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 23.3%

Calcium 18.4% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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