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simple couscous - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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simple couscous Recipe

simple couscous has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 36.4g 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 6.2 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

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

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 69, for simple couscous, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein12%
 Calories from Fat19%
 Calories from Carbs69%

Why this is good for you

  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A385 IU7.7%
Vitamin C2.6 mg4.3%
Vitamin D7.2 IU1.8%
Vitamin E0.48 mg1.6%
Thiamin0.03 mg1.7%
Riboflavin0.06 mg3.3%
Niacin0.5 mg2.5%
Vitamin B60.08 mg3.9%
Folate7.6 mcg1.9%
Vitamin B120.01 mcg0.1%
Pantothenic Acid0.18 mg1.8%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium10 mg1%
Iron1.1 mg6.3%
Magnesium6 mg1.5%
Phosphorus20 mg2%
Potassium92 mg2.6%
Sodium650.1 mg27.1%
Zinc0.14 mg0.9%
Copper0.06 mg2.8%
Manganese0.06 mg2.8%
Selenium1.1 mcg1.5%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate36.4 g12.1%
Dietary Fiber2.5 g10%
Sugars0.4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein6.2 g12.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.4 g6.8%
Saturated Fat0.5 g2.5%
Monounsaturated Fat2.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.4 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 201 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4.4 g 6.8%

Saturated Fat 0.5 g 2.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 650.1 mg 27.1%

Total Carbohydrates 36.4 g 12.1%

Dietary Fiber 2.5 g10%

Sugars 0.4 g

Protein 6.2 g 12.4%

Vitamin A 7.7% Vitamin C 4.3%

Calcium 1% Iron 6.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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