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Couscous Cubano - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Couscous Cubano Recipe

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

The food contains 57.8g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is 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 14.7 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average 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 belongs to Cuban cuisine. 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 82, for Couscous Cubano, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein15%
 Calories from Fat27%
 Calories from Carbs58%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber
  • Very low in Sodium
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.81 IU0.02%Mid 40%Average
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C21.8 mg36.3%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.6 mg8.1%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate125.8 mcg31.5%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.81 mg8.1%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium58.1 mg5.8%Mid 40%Average
Iron2.4 mg13.4%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium90.3 mg22.6%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus186.3 mg18.6%Top 30%High
Potassium425.8 mg12.2%Top 10%Very High
Sodium33.9 mg1.4%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc1.6 mg10.8%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.81 mg40.3%Top 10%Very High
Selenium0.81 mcg1.2%Bottom 30%Low

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate46.6 g15.5%Top 10%Very High
Dietary Fiber8.6 g34.5%Top 10%Very High
Sugars2.1 g
Glucose1.6 mg
Fructose0.8 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein11.9 g23.7%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.8 mg
Isoleucine0.8 mg
Leucine0.8 mg
Lysine0.8 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.8 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0.8 mg
Arginine0.8 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0.8 mg
Aspartic Acid0.8 mg
Glutamic Acid3.2 mg
Glycine0.8 mg
Proline0.8 mg
Serine0.8 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat9.8 g15%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1.1 g5.6%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat6.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.6 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.6 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 394 Calories from Fat 109

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12.1 g 18.6%

Saturated Fat 1.4 g 7%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 42 mg 1.8%

Total Carbohydrates 57.8 g 19.3%

Dietary Fiber 10.7 g42.8%

Sugars 2.6 g

Protein 14.7 g 29.4%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 45%

Calcium 7.2% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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