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Veggies and Couscous - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Veggies and Couscous Recipe

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

The food contains 29.3g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 11 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low MUFA and low PUFA.

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 an average 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 is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Veggies and Couscous has been given a composite ranking of 81, and on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein21%
 Calories from Fat23%
 Calories from Carbs56%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A2 IU0%Mid 40%Average
Retinol17.6 mcg
Vitamin C18 mg30.1%Top 30%High
Vitamin D1.5 IU0.4%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.5 mg7.3%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate21 mcg5.2%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.49 mg4.9%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium78 mg7.8%Top 30%High
Iron0.49 mg2.7%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium18 mg4.5%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus89.8 mg9%Mid 40%Average
Potassium191.7 mg5.5%Mid 40%Average
Sodium102.6 mg4.3%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.49 mg3.3%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium2 mcg2.8%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate14.3 g4.8%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.5 g6%Mid 40%Average
Starch0 g
Sugars1.6 g
Sucrose0.5 mg
Glucose0.5 mg
Fructose0.5 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5.4 g10.7%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0.5 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.5 mg
Glutamic Acid1.5 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat2.6 g4%Bottom 30%Low
Saturated Fat1.4 g6.8%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water76.6 g
Ash1 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 208 Calories from Fat 48

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5.3 g 8.2%

Saturated Fat 2.8 g 14%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 15.4 mg 5.1%

Sodium 210.3 mg 8.8%

Total Carbohydrates 29.3 g 9.8%

Dietary Fiber 3.1 g12.4%

Sugars 3.3 g

Protein 11 g 22%

Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 61.7%

Calcium 16% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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