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Couscous With Broccoli - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Couscous With Broccoli Recipe

Couscous With Broccoli has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 36.9g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 7.5 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its low fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's low 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 an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong.

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 85, for Couscous With Broccoli, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein17%
 Calories from Fat2%
 Calories from Carbs81%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • No Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietHIGH
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A639.1 IU12.8%Top 10%Very High
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C34.8 mg58%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.7 mg8.7%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate48.7 mcg12.2%Top 30%High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.87 mg8.7%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium44.3 mg4.4%Mid 40%Average
Iron0.87 mg4.8%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium27.8 mg7%Top 30%High
Phosphorus94.8 mg9.5%Mid 40%Average
Potassium194.8 mg5.6%Mid 40%Average
Sodium271.4 mg11.3%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.87 mg5.8%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.87 mg43.5%Top 10%Very High
Selenium1.7 mcg2.5%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate32.1 g10.7%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber3.7 g15%Top 10%Very High
Sugars0.8 g
Glucose0.9 mg
Fructose0.9 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein6.5 g13%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 Acid1.7 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat0.35 g0.54%Bottom 10%Very Low
Saturated Fat0 g
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash0.9 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 181 Calories from Fat 4

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 0.4 g 0.62%

Saturated Fat 0 g

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 312.1 mg 13%

Total Carbohydrates 36.9 g 12.3%

Dietary Fiber 4.3 g17.2%

Sugars 0.9 g

Protein 7.5 g 15%

Vitamin A 14.7% Vitamin C 66.7%

Calcium 5.1% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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