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Fresh Spring Couscous - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Fresh Spring Couscous Recipe

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

The food contains 43.5g 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 10.8 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's low MUFA and low 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 has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a 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. 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 57, for Fresh Spring Couscous, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein17%
 Calories from Fat15%
 Calories from Carbs68%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • High in Vitamin C

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.93 IU0.02%Mid 40%Average
Retinol21.3 mcg
Vitamin C14.8 mg24.7%Top 30%High
Vitamin D2.8 IU0.7%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin2.8 mg13.9%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate54.6 mcg13.7%Top 30%High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.93 mg9.3%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium124.1 mg12.4%Top 30%High
Iron1.9 mg10.3%Top 30%High
Magnesium42.6 mg10.6%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus188 mg18.8%Top 30%High
Potassium214.8 mg6.1%Mid 40%Average
Sodium237.5 mg9.9%Mid 40%Average
Zinc1.9 mg12.3%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.93 mg46.3%Top 10%Very High
Selenium3.7 mcg5.3%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate40.3 g13.4%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber4.2 g16.7%Top 10%Very High
Sugars2.7 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein10 g20%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0.9 mg
Leucine0.9 mg
Lysine0.9 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.9 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0.9 mg
Arginine0.9 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.9 mg
Glutamic Acid2.8 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.9 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.1 g6.3%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat2.6 g13%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat0.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.9 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 260 Calories from Fat 40

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4.4 g 6.8%

Saturated Fat 2.8 g 14%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 16.6 mg 5.5%

Sodium 256.5 mg 10.7%

Total Carbohydrates 43.5 g 14.5%

Dietary Fiber 4.5 g18%

Sugars 2.9 g

Protein 10.8 g 21.6%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 26.7%

Calcium 13.4% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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