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Jazzed Up Couscous - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Jazzed Up Couscous Recipe

Jazzed Up Couscous has a high-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Niacin.

The food contains 60.4g 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. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 12.9 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 average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan.

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. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Jazzed Up Couscous has been given a composite ranking of 72, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein13%
 Calories from Fat26%
 Calories from Carbs61%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Low in Cholesterol
  • Low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A400 IU8%
Vitamin C8.4 mg14%
Thiamin0.24 mg16%
Niacin7.4 mg37%
Vitamin B60.2 mg10%
Folate60 mcg15%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium40 mg4%
Iron1.8 mg10%
Magnesium56 mg14%
Potassium276 mg7.9%
Sodium99 mg4.1%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate60.4 g20.1%
Dietary Fiber4.6 g18.4%
Sugars2.4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein12.9 g25.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat11.3 g17.4%
Saturated Fat4 g20%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 399 Calories from Fat 102

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 11.3 g 17.4%

Saturated Fat 4 g 20%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 12 mg 4%

Sodium 99 mg 4.1%

Total Carbohydrates 60.4 g 20.1%

Dietary Fiber 4.6 g18.4%

Sugars 2.4 g

Protein 12.9 g 25.8%

Vitamin A 8% Vitamin C 14%

Calcium 4% Iron 10%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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