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Couscous Saute - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Couscous Saute Recipe

Couscous Saute has a high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A.

The food contains 53.5g 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. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 14 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 high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. 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 high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable 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 75, for Couscous Saute, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein13%
 Calories from Fat35%
 Calories from Carbs52%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very low in Cholesterol

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A2085 IU41.7%
Vitamin C2.9 mg4.9%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E1.8 mg6.1%
Thiamin0.03 mg1.9%
Riboflavin0.08 mg4.6%
Niacin3 mg15.2%
Vitamin B60.09 mg4.4%
Folate14.4 mcg3.6%
Vitamin B120.25 mcg4.2%
Pantothenic Acid0.14 mg1.4%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium28 mg2.8%
Iron2.1 mg11.9%
Magnesium8 mg2%
Phosphorus89 mg8.9%
Potassium326.2 mg9.3%
Sodium817 mg34%
Zinc0.36 mg2.4%
Copper0.15 mg7.4%
Manganese0.35 mg17.7%
Selenium3.3 mcg4.7%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate53.5 g17.8%
Dietary Fiber3.3 g13.2%
Sugars0.8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein14 g28%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat16.1 g24.8%
Saturated Fat2.3 g11.5%
Monounsaturated Fat10.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.5 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 402 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 16.1 g 24.8%

Saturated Fat 2.3 g 11.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 1.3 mg 0.4%

Sodium 817 mg 34%

Total Carbohydrates 53.5 g 17.8%

Dietary Fiber 3.3 g13.2%

Sugars 0.8 g

Protein 14 g 28%

Vitamin A 41.7% Vitamin C 4.9%

Calcium 2.8% Iron 11.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=26105 Embed Table:

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