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.
Calories from Protein | 12% | |
Calories from Fat | 19% | |
Calories from Carbs | 69% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 385 IU | 7.7% | ||
Vitamin C | 2.6 mg | 4.3% | ||
Vitamin D | 7.2 IU | 1.8% | ||
Vitamin E | 0.48 mg | 1.6% | ||
Thiamin | 0.03 mg | 1.7% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.06 mg | 3.3% | ||
Niacin | 0.5 mg | 2.5% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.08 mg | 3.9% | ||
Folate | 7.6 mcg | 1.9% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0.01 mcg | 0.1% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.18 mg | 1.8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 10 mg | 1% | ||
Iron | 1.1 mg | 6.3% | ||
Magnesium | 6 mg | 1.5% | ||
Phosphorus | 20 mg | 2% | ||
Potassium | 92 mg | 2.6% | ||
Sodium | 650.1 mg | 27.1% | ||
Zinc | 0.14 mg | 0.9% | ||
Copper | 0.06 mg | 2.8% | ||
Manganese | 0.06 mg | 2.8% | ||
Selenium | 1.1 mcg | 1.5% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 36.4 g | 12.1% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 10% | ||
Sugars | 0.4 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 6.2 g | 12.4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 4.4 g | 6.8% | ||
Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2.5% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 2.6 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g |
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
Per Serving | Calories 190
Protein 6.5 g | Carbs 22.5 g | Fat 8.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 90
Protein 3 g | Carbs 20.3 g | Fat 0.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 209
Protein 6.2 g | Carbs 31.7 g | Fat 6 g
Per Serving | Calories 220
Protein 15.9 g | Carbs 42.4 g | Fat 2.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 159
Protein 8.8 g | Carbs 30 g | Fat 1.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 546
Protein 37.3 g | Carbs 79.5 g | Fat 8 g
Per Serving | Calories 446
Protein 14.1 g | Carbs 83.3 g | Fat 6.4 g