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Quinoa/Couscous Breakfast Cereal - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Quinoa/Couscous Breakfast Cereal Recipe

Quinoa/Couscous Breakfast Cereal has a high-calorie, very high-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Folate.

The food contains 92.7g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high in complex carbs and high 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 11.5 gms of protein, it is high 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. It's low MUFA and low PUFA.

It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Ideally consumed as a Breakfast.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 71, for Quinoa/Couscous Breakfast Cereal, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein10%
 Calories from Fat6%
 Calories from Carbs84%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat
  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • Very low in Sodium
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietAVERAGE
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A5 IU0.1%Mid 40%Average
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C1 mg1.7%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1 mg5%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate43.5 mcg10.9%Top 30%High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.5 mg5%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium29.5 mg3%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.5 mg8.3%Top 30%High
Magnesium58.5 mg14.6%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus145.5 mg14.6%Top 30%High
Potassium289 mg8.3%Top 30%High
Sodium11.3 mg0.5%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc1 mg6.7%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.5 mg25%Top 30%High
Selenium2 mcg2.9%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate46.4 g15.5%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber2.7 g10.8%Top 30%High
Sugars13.1 g
Glucose4 mg
Fructose7 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5.8 g11.5%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.5 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0.5 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.5 mg
Glutamic Acid1.5 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.5 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat1.5 g2.3%Bottom 30%Low
Saturated Fat0.15 g0.75%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat0.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 440 Calories from Fat 27

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 3 g 4.6%

Saturated Fat 0.3 g 1.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 22.5 mg 0.9%

Total Carbohydrates 92.7 g 30.9%

Dietary Fiber 5.4 g21.6%

Sugars 26.1 g

Protein 11.5 g 23%

Vitamin A 0.2% Vitamin C 3.3%

Calcium 5.9% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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