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Frankfurter Couscous - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Frankfurter Couscous Recipe

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.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein12%
 Calories from Fat21%
 Calories from Carbs67%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Thiamin

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1.2 IU0%Mid 40%Average
Retinol1.7 mcg
Vitamin C7.4 mg12.3%Top 30%High
Vitamin D3.4 IU0.9%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0.17 mg11.4%Top 30%High
Riboflavin0.17 mg10.1%Top 30%High
Niacin1.5 mg7.7%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60.17 mg8.6%Top 30%High
Folate57 mcg14.3%Top 30%High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.17 mcg2.9%Mid 40%Average
Pantothenic Acid0.17 mg1.7%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium21.4 mg2.1%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.2 mg6.7%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium22.8 mg5.7%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus75 mg7.5%Mid 40%Average
Potassium0.17 mg0%Bottom 30%Low
Sodium210.4 mg8.8%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.68 mg4.6%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.17 mg8.6%Top 30%High
Selenium2.1 mcg2.9%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate23.8 g7.9%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber2.7 g10.6%Top 30%High
Sugars1.6 g
Glucose0.3 mg
Fructose0.3 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein4.4 g8.8%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.2 mg
Isoleucine0.2 mg
Leucine0.2 mg
Lysine0.2 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.2 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0.2 mg
Arginine0.2 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0.2 mg
Aspartic Acid0.3 mg
Glutamic Acid0.3 mg
Glycine0.2 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.2 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3.3 g5.1%Bottom 30%Low
Saturated Fat1.1 g5.7%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat1.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.5 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

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

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