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Couscous With Chickpeas - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Couscous With Chickpeas Recipe

Couscous With Chickpeas has a average-calorie, high-carb, low-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6 and Folate.

The food contains 58.8g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 11 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the low fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low MUFA and low PUFA.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Couscous With Chickpeas has been given a composite ranking of 90, and on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein15%
 Calories from Fat5%
 Calories from Carbs80%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat
  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietAVERAGE
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A116.6 IU2.3%Mid 40%Average
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C3.3 mg5.5%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0.83 mg4.1%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60.41 mg20.7%Top 10%Very High
Folate35.3 mcg8.8%Top 30%High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.41 mg4.1%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium20.7 mg2.1%Mid 40%Average
Iron0.83 mg4.6%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium22.4 mg5.6%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus73.4 mg7.3%Mid 40%Average
Potassium137.3 mg3.9%Mid 40%Average
Sodium134.9 mg5.6%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.83 mg5.5%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.41 mg20.7%Top 30%High
Selenium1.2 mcg1.8%Bottom 30%Low

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate24.4 g8.1%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber3 g12%Top 30%High
Sugars0.3 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein4.6 g9.1%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.4 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0.4 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.4 mg
Glutamic Acid1.2 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0.4 mg
Serine0.4 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat0.75 g1.1%Bottom 30%Low
Saturated Fat0.08 g0.41%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat0.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.4 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 298 Calories from Fat 16

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 1.8 g 2.8%

Saturated Fat 0.2 g 1%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 325 mg 13.5%

Total Carbohydrates 58.8 g 19.6%

Dietary Fiber 7.2 g28.8%

Sugars 0.8 g

Protein 11 g 22%

Vitamin A 5.6% Vitamin C 13.3%

Calcium 5% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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