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Couscous & Veg Salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Couscous & Veg Salad Recipe

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

The food contains 15g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 3.8 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 an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.

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 83, for Couscous & Veg Salad, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein8%
 Calories from Fat58%
 Calories from Carbs33%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A630 IU12.6%
Vitamin C25.7 mg42.8%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E1.6 mg5.2%
Thiamin0.02 mg1.3%
Riboflavin0.01 mg0.8%
Niacin0.18 mg0.9%
Vitamin B60.05 mg2.6%
Folate14.4 mcg3.6%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.06 mg0.6%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium33 mg3.3%
Iron1.1 mg6.1%
Magnesium6.4 mg1.6%
Phosphorus10 mg1%
Potassium231 mg6.6%
Sodium247 mg10.3%
Zinc0.12 mg0.8%
Copper0.03 mg1.3%
Manganese0.04 mg2.2%
Selenium0.07 mcg0.1%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate15 g5%
Dietary Fiber2.9 g11.6%
Sugars1.6 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein3.8 g7.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat11.6 g17.8%
Saturated Fat1.6 g8%
Monounsaturated Fat8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.9 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 176 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 11.6 g 17.8%

Saturated Fat 1.6 g 8%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 247 mg 10.3%

Total Carbohydrates 15 g 5%

Dietary Fiber 2.9 g11.6%

Sugars 1.6 g

Protein 3.8 g 7.6%

Vitamin A 12.6% Vitamin C 42.8%

Calcium 3.3% Iron 6.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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