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Couscous Basic - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Couscous Basic Recipe

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

The food contains 23.1g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 3.8 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 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".

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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 79, for Couscous Basic, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein10%
 Calories from Fat30%
 Calories from Carbs60%

Why this is good for you

  • No Cholesterol
  • Low in Saturated Fat
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A200 IU4%
Vitamin C4.3 mg7.1%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.66 mg2.2%
Thiamin0.02 mg1.1%
Riboflavin0.01 mg0.8%
Niacin0.16 mg0.8%
Vitamin B60.02 mg1.1%
Folate5.2 mcg1.3%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.07 mg0.7%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium3 mg0.3%
Iron0.68 mg3.8%
Magnesium4 mg1%
Phosphorus7 mg0.7%
Potassium61.3 mg1.8%
Sodium5.8 mg0.2%
Zinc0.03 mg0.2%
Copper0.02 mg1.2%
Manganese0.03 mg1.5%
Selenium0.14 mcg0.2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate23.1 g7.7%
Dietary Fiber1.3 g5.2%
Sugars0.1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein3.8 g7.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat5.1 g7.8%
Saturated Fat0.6 g3%
Monounsaturated Fat3.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.4 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 147 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5.1 g 7.8%

Saturated Fat 0.6 g 3%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 5.8 mg 0.2%

Total Carbohydrates 23.1 g 7.7%

Dietary Fiber 1.3 g5.2%

Sugars 0.1 g

Protein 3.8 g 7.6%

Vitamin A 4% Vitamin C 7.1%

Calcium 0.3% Iron 3.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=1450455 Embed Table:

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