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Couscous Salad with Plum Tomatoes - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Couscous Salad with Plum Tomatoes Recipe

Couscous Salad with Plum Tomatoes has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 26.3g 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. With 4.5 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.

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 average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.

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 93, for Couscous Salad with Plum Tomatoes, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein9%
 Calories from Fat40%
 Calories from Carbs51%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A669.8 IU13.4%Top 10%Very High
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C10.9 mg18.1%Top 30%High
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.6 mg7.8%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate17.8 mcg4.5%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium20.2 mg2%Mid 40%Average
Iron0.78 mg4.3%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium20.2 mg5%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus56.6 mg5.7%Mid 40%Average
Potassium210.9 mg6%Mid 40%Average
Sodium6.6 mg0.3%Bottom 10%Very Low
Zinc0 mg
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium0 mcg

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate20.4 g6.8%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber2.1 g8.4%Top 30%High
Sugars1.7 g
Glucose0.8 mg
Fructose0.8 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein3.5 g7%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 Acid1.6 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat7.2 g11.1%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1 g5%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat5.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.8 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash0.8 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 206 Calories from Fat 84

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9.3 g 14.3%

Saturated Fat 1.3 g 6.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 8.5 mg 0.4%

Total Carbohydrates 26.3 g 8.8%

Dietary Fiber 2.7 g10.8%

Sugars 2.2 g

Protein 4.5 g 9%

Vitamin A 17.3% Vitamin C 23.3%

Calcium 2.6% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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