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Vegetable Couscous 4 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Vegetable Couscous 4 Recipe

Vegetable Couscous 4 has a average-calorie, high-carb, low-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

The food contains 63.2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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 11.8 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 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 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 low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong.

It belongs to Mediterranean cuisine. 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 83, for Vegetable Couscous 4, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein15%
 Calories from Fat8%
 Calories from Carbs78%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • High in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat
  • High in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1075 IU21.5%
Vitamin C122.9 mg204.9%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.98 mg3.3%
Thiamin0.1 mg6.4%
Riboflavin0.1 mg5.7%
Niacin1.1 mg5.3%
Vitamin B60.26 mg13.1%
Folate66.4 mcg16.6%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.38 mg3.8%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium35 mg3.5%
Iron2.1 mg11.8%
Magnesium22.4 mg5.6%
Phosphorus64 mg6.4%
Potassium393.6 mg11.2%
Sodium20.5 mg0.9%
Zinc0.36 mg2.4%
Copper0.13 mg6.7%
Manganese0.3 mg15.2%
Selenium1.7 mcg2.4%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate63.2 g21.1%
Dietary Fiber5.2 g20.8%
Sugars1.8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein11.8 g23.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat2.8 g4.3%
Saturated Fat0.1 g0.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.2 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 312 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 2.8 g 4.3%

Saturated Fat 0.1 g 0.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 20.5 mg 0.9%

Total Carbohydrates 63.2 g 21.1%

Dietary Fiber 5.2 g20.8%

Sugars 1.8 g

Protein 11.8 g 23.6%

Vitamin A 21.5% Vitamin C 204.9%

Calcium 3.5% Iron 11.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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