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Lemon Couscous with Peas and Carrots - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Lemon Couscous with Peas and Carrots Recipe

Lemon Couscous with Peas and Carrots has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A.

The food contains 32g 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 7 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 74, for Lemon Couscous with Peas and Carrots, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein15%
 Calories from Fat19%
 Calories from Carbs67%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Low in Cholesterol
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A3000 IU60%
Vitamin C9 mg15%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium20 mg2%
Iron0.72 mg4%
Potassium200 mg5.7%
Sodium55 mg2.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate32 g10.7%
Dietary Fiber3 g12%
Sugars2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein7 g14%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4 g6.2%
Saturated Fat2 g10%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 190 Calories from Fat 35

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4 g 6.2%

Saturated Fat 2 g 10%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 10 mg 3.3%

Sodium 55 mg 2.3%

Total Carbohydrates 32 g 10.7%

Dietary Fiber 3 g12%

Sugars 2 g

Protein 7 g 14%

Vitamin A 60% Vitamin C 15%

Calcium 2% Iron 4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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