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Couscous With Feta , Chickpeas and Tomato - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Couscous With Feta, Chickpeas and Tomato Recipe

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

The food contains 55.2g 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. With 14.7 gms of protein, it is high 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.

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.

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. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

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 73, for Couscous With Feta, Chickpeas and Tomato, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein16%
 Calories from Fat25%
 Calories from Carbs59%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber
  • High in Calcium
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.36 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol13.8 mcg
Vitamin C8 mg13.3%Top 30%High
Vitamin D1.8 IU0.5%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0.73 mg3.6%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60.36 mg18.2%Top 30%High
Folate41.5 mcg10.4%Top 30%High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.36 mcg6.1%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.36 mg3.6%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium82.9 mg8.3%Top 30%High
Iron1.1 mg6.1%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium23.3 mg5.8%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus101.1 mg10.1%Mid 40%Average
Potassium192.4 mg5.5%Mid 40%Average
Sodium394.6 mg16.4%Top 30%High
Zinc0.73 mg4.8%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.36 mg18.2%Top 30%High
Selenium2.9 mcg4.2%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate20.1 g6.7%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber2.8 g11.2%Top 30%High
Sugars1.5 g
Glucose0.4 mg
Fructose0.4 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5.3 g10.7%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.4 mg
Isoleucine0.4 mg
Leucine0.4 mg
Lysine0.4 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.4 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0.4 mg
Arginine0.4 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0.4 mg
Aspartic Acid0.4 mg
Glutamic Acid1.5 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.4 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3.8 g5.9%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1.8 g9.1%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat1.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.4 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.8 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 371 Calories from Fat 95

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10.5 g 16.2%

Saturated Fat 5 g 25%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 26.7 mg 8.9%

Sodium 1085.2 mg 45.2%

Total Carbohydrates 55.2 g 18.4%

Dietary Fiber 7.7 g30.8%

Sugars 4.1 g

Protein 14.7 g 29.4%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 36.7%

Calcium 22.8% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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