Spicy Veggie Couscous Recipe
Spicy Veggie Couscous has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin D.
The food contains 41.8g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and average 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 average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 17.7 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 average 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 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 high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
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 63, for Spicy Veggie Couscous, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 23% | |
| Calories from Fat | 24% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 54% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
- High in Vitamin A
- High in Vitamin D
- High in Vitamin C
Why this is bad for you
- High in Cholesterol
- High in Sodium
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 1225 IU | 24.5% | ||
| Vitamin C | 13 mg | 21.6% | ||
| Vitamin D | 86 IU | 21.5% | ||
| Vitamin E | 1.6 mg | 5.3% | ||
| Thiamin | 0.14 mg | 9.5% | ||
| Riboflavin | 0.11 mg | 6.2% | ||
| Niacin | 3.3 mg | 16.7% | ||
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19 mg | 9.6% | ||
| Folate | 49.2 mcg | 12.3% | ||
| Vitamin B12 | 0.66 mcg | 11% | ||
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.77 mg | 7.7% |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 59 mg | 5.9% | ||
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15.1% | ||
| Magnesium | 51.6 mg | 12.9% | ||
| Phosphorus | 173 mg | 17.3% | ||
| Potassium | 442 mg | 12.6% | ||
| Sodium | 509.5 mg | 21.2% | ||
| Zinc | 1.2 mg | 7.7% | ||
| Copper | 0.3 mg | 15% | ||
| Manganese | 0.35 mg | 17.6% | ||
| Selenium | 58.3 mcg | 83.3% |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.8 g | 13.9% | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 11.6% | ||
| Sugars | 7.2 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17.7 g | 35.4% |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 8.2 g | 12.6% | ||
| Saturated Fat | 1.2 g | 6% | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.2 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 312 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.2 g 12.6%
Saturated Fat 1.2 g 6%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 86.1 mg 28.7%
Sodium 509.5 mg 21.2%
Total Carbohydrates 41.8 g 13.9%
Dietary Fiber 2.9 g11.6%
Sugars 7.2 g
Protein 17.7 g 35.4%
Vitamin A 24.5% Vitamin C 21.6%
Calcium 5.9% Iron 15.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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