Frankfurter Couscous has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 138.8g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high in complex carbs and average 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 25.6 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. 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.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 7 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also high 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 82, for Frankfurter Couscous, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.
Calories from Protein | 12% | |
Calories from Fat | 21% | |
Calories from Carbs | 67% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 1.2 IU | 0% | Mid 40% | Average |
Retinol | 1.7 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 7.4 mg | 12.3% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin D | 3.4 IU | 0.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0.17 mg | 11.4% | Top 30% | High |
Riboflavin | 0.17 mg | 10.1% | Top 30% | High |
Niacin | 1.5 mg | 7.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B6 | 0.17 mg | 8.6% | Top 30% | High |
Folate | 57 mcg | 14.3% | Top 30% | High |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.17 mcg | 2.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.17 mg | 1.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 21.4 mg | 2.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Iron | 1.2 mg | 6.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 22.8 mg | 5.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Phosphorus | 75 mg | 7.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Potassium | 0.17 mg | 0% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Sodium | 210.4 mg | 8.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Zinc | 0.68 mg | 4.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0.17 mg | 8.6% | Top 30% | High |
Selenium | 2.1 mcg | 2.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 23.8 g | 7.9% | Top 30% | High |
Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10.6% | Top 30% | High |
Sugars | 1.6 g | |||
Glucose | 0.3 mg | |||
Fructose | 0.3 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 4.4 g | 8.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.2 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.2 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.2 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.2 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.2 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0 mg | |||
Valine | 0.2 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.2 mg | |||
Histidine | 0 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.2 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.3 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 0.3 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.2 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.2 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 3.3 g | 5.1% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Saturated Fat | 1.1 g | 5.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Monounsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 1 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 805 Calories from Fat 173
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19.2 g 29.5%
Saturated Fat 6.7 g 33.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 28.3 mg 9.4%
Sodium 1228.5 mg 51.2%
Total Carbohydrates 138.8 g 46.3%
Dietary Fiber 15.5 g62%
Sugars 9.5 g
Protein 25.6 g 51.2%
Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 71.7%
Calcium 12.5% Iron 38.9%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 85
Protein 4 g | Carbs 15.9 g | Fat 0.56 g
Per Serving | Calories 237
Protein 7.5 g | Carbs 37.7 g | Fat 6.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 136
Protein 5 g | Carbs 20 g | Fat 4.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 109
Protein 3.2 g | Carbs 19.3 g | Fat 2.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 97
Protein 7.6 g | Carbs 5.7 g | Fat 4.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 169
Protein 13.4 g | Carbs 9.4 g | Fat 8.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 286
Protein 26.9 g | Carbs 3.8 g | Fat 17.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 71
Protein 4 g | Carbs 6.2 g | Fat 3.6 g