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Yummy Couscous Salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Yummy Couscous Salad Recipe

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

The food contains 32g 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 6 gms of protein, it is average 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.

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.

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

Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Yummy Couscous Salad has been given a composite ranking of 68, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein9%
 Calories from Fat45%
 Calories from Carbs46%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very low in Cholesterol

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A750 IU15%
Vitamin C27 mg45%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium60 mg6%
Iron1.8 mg10%
Potassium340 mg9.7%
Sodium690 mg28.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate32 g10.7%
Dietary Fiber5 g20%
Sugars8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein6 g12%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat14 g21.5%
Saturated Fat3.5 g17.5%

Popular Questions Asked

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 270 Calories from Fat 120

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14 g 21.5%

Saturated Fat 3.5 g 17.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 5 mg 1.7%

Sodium 690 mg 28.8%

Total Carbohydrates 32 g 10.7%

Dietary Fiber 5 g20%

Sugars 8 g

Protein 6 g 12%

Vitamin A 15% Vitamin C 45%

Calcium 6% Iron 10%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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