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Simple Couscous Salad 1 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Simple Couscous Salad 1 Recipe

Simple Couscous Salad 1 has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and low-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 4.1g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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. With 1.9 gms of protein, it is low in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and low PUFA. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

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

Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 93, for Simple Couscous Salad 1, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein5%
 Calories from Fat84%
 Calories from Carbs11%

Why this is good for you

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

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A741.9 IU14.8%Top 10%Very High
Retinol1 mcg
Vitamin C24.8 mg41.3%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0.95 mg4.8%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate19 mcg4.8%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium14.3 mg1.4%Bottom 30%Low
Iron0.95 mg5.3%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium7.6 mg1.9%Bottom 30%Low
Phosphorus24.8 mg2.5%Bottom 30%Low
Potassium134.3 mg3.8%Mid 40%Average
Sodium84.6 mg3.5%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc0 mg
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium0.95 mcg1.4%Bottom 30%Low

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate3.9 g1.3%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber0.67 g2.7%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1.9 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein1.8 g3.6%Bottom 30%Low
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0 mg
Glutamic Acid0 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat13.6 g21%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat1.9 g9.5%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat9.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.9 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 151 Calories from Fat 128

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14.3 g 22%

Saturated Fat 2 g 10%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 1.8 mg 0.6%

Sodium 88.8 mg 3.7%

Total Carbohydrates 4.1 g 1.4%

Dietary Fiber 0.7 g2.8%

Sugars 2 g

Protein 1.9 g 3.8%

Vitamin A 15.6% Vitamin C 43.3%

Calcium 1.5% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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