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Parsley Couscous - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Parsley Couscous Recipe

Parsley Couscous has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content.

The food contains 72g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very 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 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

It has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Parsley Couscous has been given a composite ranking of 73, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein6%
 Calories from Fat60%
 Calories from Carbs34%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • No Cholesterol
  • High in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A300 IU6%
Vitamin C6 mg10%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium60 mg6%
Iron2.7 mg15%
Potassium210 mg6%
Sodium1960 mg81.7%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate72 g24%
Dietary Fiber6 g24%
Sugars1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein12 g24%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat56 g86.2%
Saturated Fat4 g20%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 830 Calories from Fat 500

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 56 g 86.2%

Saturated Fat 4 g 20%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 1960 mg 81.7%

Total Carbohydrates 72 g 24%

Dietary Fiber 6 g24%

Sugars 1 g

Protein 12 g 24%

Vitamin A 6% Vitamin C 10%

Calcium 6% Iron 15%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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