Tunisian Harissa Recipe

Tunisian Harissa has a low-calorie, low-carb, low-fat and low-protein content.

The food contains 12.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 sugar content is among the top 10 percentile. This is often undesirable for people watching their sugar intake. With 2 gms of protein, it is low in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

On top of that, the low fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items.

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

It belongs to Mediterranean cuisine.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Tunisian Harissa has been given a composite ranking of 62, and in moderation.