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Creamy Couscous Salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Creamy Couscous Salad Recipe

Creamy Couscous Salad has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content.

The food contains 42g 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. With 10.6 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 average 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. 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.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Creamy Couscous Salad has been given a composite ranking of 73, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein17%
 Calories from Fat18%
 Calories from Carbs66%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A253.2 IU5.1%Top 30%High
Retinol15.8 mcg
Vitamin C4.1 mg6.8%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D1.8 IU0.4%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0.58 mg2.9%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate39.8 mcg9.9%Top 30%High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.58 mg5.8%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium88.9 mg8.9%Top 30%High
Iron1.2 mg6.5%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium26.9 mg6.7%Top 30%High
Phosphorus117.5 mg11.8%Mid 40%Average
Potassium180.7 mg5.2%Mid 40%Average
Sodium220 mg9.2%Mid 40%Average
Zinc1.2 mg7.8%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.58 mg29.2%Top 30%High
Selenium2.9 mcg4.2%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate24.6 g8.2%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber2.9 g11.7%Top 30%High
Sugars1.7 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein6.2 g12.4%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0.6 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.6 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0.6 mg
Arginine0.6 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.6 mg
Glutamic Acid1.8 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0.6 mg
Serine0.6 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat2.9 g4.5%Bottom 30%Low
Saturated Fat1.6 g8.2%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat0.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.6 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.2 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 256 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5 g 7.7%

Saturated Fat 2.8 g 14%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 16.4 mg 5.5%

Sodium 376.2 mg 15.7%

Total Carbohydrates 42 g 14%

Dietary Fiber 5 g20%

Sugars 2.9 g

Protein 10.6 g 21.2%

Vitamin A 8.7% Vitamin C 11.7%

Calcium 15.2% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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