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couscous sweet pepper salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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couscous sweet pepper salad Recipe

couscous sweet pepper salad has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

The food contains 23.9g 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 5.8 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".

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 a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

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 80, for couscous sweet pepper salad, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein12%
 Calories from Fat37%
 Calories from Carbs51%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1105 IU22.1%
Vitamin C35.6 mg59.3%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.92 mg3.1%
Thiamin0.1 mg6.4%
Riboflavin0.09 mg5.1%
Niacin1.2 mg6%
Vitamin B60.14 mg7.1%
Folate24.8 mcg6.2%
Vitamin B120.02 mcg0.3%
Pantothenic Acid0.52 mg5.2%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium27 mg2.7%
Iron0.79 mg4.4%
Magnesium15.2 mg3.8%
Phosphorus60 mg6%
Potassium170.3 mg4.9%
Sodium46.9 mg2%
Zinc0.41 mg2.7%
Copper0.16 mg7.8%
Manganese0.14 mg7.2%
Selenium24.8 mcg35.4%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate23.9 g8%
Dietary Fiber2 g8%
Sugars0.4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5.8 g11.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat7.6 g11.7%
Saturated Fat2.3 g11.5%
Monounsaturated Fat4.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.6 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 186 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7.6 g 11.7%

Saturated Fat 2.3 g 11.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 4.9 mg 1.6%

Sodium 46.9 mg 2%

Total Carbohydrates 23.9 g 8%

Dietary Fiber 2 g8%

Sugars 0.4 g

Protein 5.8 g 11.6%

Vitamin A 22.1% Vitamin C 59.3%

Calcium 2.7% Iron 4.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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