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Sweet Couscous with Nuts and Dried Fruit - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Sweet Couscous with Nuts and Dried Fruit Recipe

Sweet Couscous with Nuts and Dried Fruit has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content.

The food contains 100g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 13 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Sweet Couscous with Nuts and Dried Fruit has been given a composite ranking of 72, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein9%
 Calories from Fat22%
 Calories from Carbs69%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • No Cholesterol
  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A200 IU4%
Vitamin C0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium40 mg4%
Iron1.4 mg8%
Potassium230 mg6.6%
Sodium40 mg1.7%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate100 g33.3%
Dietary Fiber6 g24%
Sugars27 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein13 g26%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat14 g21.5%
Saturated Fat1.5 g7.5%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 570 Calories from Fat 130

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14 g 21.5%

Saturated Fat 1.5 g 7.5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 40 mg 1.7%

Total Carbohydrates 100 g 33.3%

Dietary Fiber 6 g24%

Sugars 27 g

Protein 13 g 26%

Vitamin A 4% Vitamin C

Calcium 4% Iron 8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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