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Fall Harvest Couscous - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Fall Harvest Couscous Recipe

Fall Harvest Couscous has a high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 55.3g 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 8.1 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 high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and average 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 an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.

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 92, for Fall Harvest Couscous, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein8%
 Calories from Fat36%
 Calories from Carbs56%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • High in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A5.5 IU0.1%Mid 40%Average
Retinol5.5 mcg
Vitamin C12.7 mg21.1%Top 30%High
Vitamin D0.34 IU0.09%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1 mg5.1%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate20.2 mcg5.1%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.34 mg3.4%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium34.6 mg3.5%Mid 40%Average
Iron0.68 mg3.8%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium29.5 mg7.4%Top 30%High
Phosphorus53.8 mg5.4%Mid 40%Average
Potassium237 mg6.8%Top 30%High
Sodium75.7 mg3.2%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc0.34 mg2.3%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.34 mg17.1%Top 30%High
Selenium0.34 mcg0.49%Bottom 30%Low

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate18.9 g6.3%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber2.3 g9.2%Top 30%High
Sugars1.6 g
Glucose0.7 mg
Fructose0.7 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein2.8 g5.5%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 Acid0.3 mg
Glutamic Acid0.7 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat5.4 g8.3%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat0.96 g4.8%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat3.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash0.7 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 382 Calories from Fat 141

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15.7 g 24.2%

Saturated Fat 2.8 g 14%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 5 mg 1.7%

Sodium 221.1 mg 9.2%

Total Carbohydrates 55.3 g 18.4%

Dietary Fiber 6.7 g26.8%

Sugars 4.7 g

Protein 8.1 g 16.2%

Vitamin A 0.3% Vitamin C 61.7%

Calcium 10.1% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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