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Couscous With Pine Nuts - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Couscous With Pine Nuts Recipe

Couscous With Pine Nuts has a high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content.

The food contains 54.1g 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 12.4 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and average 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. 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 63, for Couscous With Pine Nuts, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein12%
 Calories from Fat34%
 Calories from Carbs54%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A480.3 IU9.6%Top 10%Very High
Retinol30.6 mcg
Vitamin C7 mg11.7%Top 30%High
Vitamin D2.5 IU0.6%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin2.5 mg12.7%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate25.5 mcg6.4%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.64 mg6.4%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium29.9 mg3%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.3 mg7.1%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium36.9 mg9.2%Top 30%High
Phosphorus132.5 mg13.2%Mid 40%Average
Potassium226.8 mg6.5%Top 30%High
Sodium277.1 mg11.5%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.64 mg4.2%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.64 mg31.8%Top 10%Very High
Selenium0 mcg

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate34.5 g11.5%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber2.7 g11%Top 30%High
Sugars0.8 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein7.9 g15.8%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0.6 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.6 mg
Glutamic Acid1.9 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0.6 mg
Serine0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat9.5 g14.6%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat2.9 g14.6%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat3.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.5 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.3 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 401 Calories from Fat 134

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14.9 g 22.9%

Saturated Fat 4.6 g 23%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 15.2 mg 5.1%

Sodium 435.1 mg 18.1%

Total Carbohydrates 54.1 g 18%

Dietary Fiber 4.3 g17.2%

Sugars 1.3 g

Protein 12.4 g 24.8%

Vitamin A 15.1% Vitamin C 18.3%

Calcium 4.7% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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