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Golden Couscous Salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Golden Couscous Salad Recipe

Golden Couscous Salad has a high-calorie, very high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 71.6g 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 11.9 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and average PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items.

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 a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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.

Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 59, for Golden Couscous Salad, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein10%
 Calories from Fat28%
 Calories from Carbs62%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • High in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A3.3 IU0.1%Mid 40%Average
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C12.3 mg20.5%Top 30%High
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin3.3 mg16.4%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate35.2 mcg8.8%Top 30%High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.82 mg8.2%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium54.1 mg5.4%Mid 40%Average
Iron2.5 mg13.7%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium45.1 mg11.3%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus143.4 mg14.3%Top 30%High
Potassium320.5 mg9.2%Top 10%Very High
Sodium36.4 mg1.5%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc0.82 mg5.5%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.82 mg41%Top 10%Very High
Selenium0 mcg

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate58.7 g19.6%Top 10%Very High
Dietary Fiber4.8 g19.3%Top 10%Very High
Sugars1.8 g
Glucose0.8 mg
Fructose0.8 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein9.8 g19.5%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.8 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.8 mg
Glutamic Acid3.3 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0.8 mg
Serine0.8 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat12 g18.4%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat1.1 g5.7%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat2.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat7.4 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash0.8 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 467 Calories from Fat 132

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14.6 g 22.5%

Saturated Fat 1.4 g 7%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 44.4 mg 1.9%

Total Carbohydrates 71.6 g 23.9%

Dietary Fiber 5.9 g23.6%

Sugars 2.2 g

Protein 11.9 g 23.8%

Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 25%

Calcium 6.6% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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