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Couscous Salad 15 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Couscous Salad 15 Recipe

Couscous Salad 15 has a average-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Riboflavin and Niacin.

The food contains 50.8g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and average 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 8.7 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's high MUFA and average PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items. It is also ranked in the top 10 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 an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.

Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 96, for Couscous Salad 15, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein11%
 Calories from Fat22%
 Calories from Carbs66%

Why this is good for you

  • Very low in Cholesterol

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A47.6 IU1%Mid 40%Average
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C4.2 mg7.1%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0.53 mg31.1%Top 10%Very High
Niacin2.6 mg13.2%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate27.5 mcg6.9%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.53 mg5.3%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium89.4 mg8.9%Top 30%High
Iron1.6 mg8.8%Top 30%High
Magnesium94.2 mg23.5%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus199.5 mg19.9%Top 30%High
Potassium461.4 mg13.2%Top 10%Very High
Sodium125.9 mg5.2%Mid 40%Average
Zinc1.1 mg7.1%Top 30%High
Copper0.53 mg26.5%Top 10%Very High
Manganese1.1 mg52.9%Top 10%Very High
Selenium1.6 mcg2.3%Bottom 30%Low

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate26.9 g9%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber2.4 g9.5%Top 30%High
Starch0 g
Sugars3.3 g
Sucrose2.1 mg
Glucose0.5 mg
Fructose0.5 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein4.6 g9.2%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.5 mg
Isoleucine0.5 mg
Leucine0.5 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.5 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0.5 mg
Arginine1.1 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0.5 mg
Aspartic Acid1.1 mg
Glutamic Acid3.2 mg
Glycine0.5 mg
Proline0.5 mg
Serine0.5 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4 g6.2%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat0.58 g2.9%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat10.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat3.7 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water38.1 g
Ash1.6 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 304 Calories from Fat 68

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7.6 g 11.7%

Saturated Fat 1.1 g 5.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0.4 mg 0.13%

Sodium 237.9 mg 9.9%

Total Carbohydrates 50.8 g 16.9%

Dietary Fiber 4.5 g18%

Sugars 6.3 g

Protein 8.7 g 17.4%

Vitamin A 1.8% Vitamin C 13.3%

Calcium 16.9% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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