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10-Minute Couscous Salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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10-Minute Couscous Salad Recipe

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

The food contains 48.1g 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. With 13.1 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 average MUFA and average 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.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Ideally consumed as a Snack.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 78, for 10-Minute Couscous Salad, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein15%
 Calories from Fat32%
 Calories from Carbs54%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin C

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.84 IU0.02%Mid 40%Average
Retinol16 mcg
Vitamin C34.2 mg57%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin D2.1 IU0.5%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.3 mg6.3%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate27.4 mcg6.9%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.42 mcg7%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.42 mg4.2%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium79.7 mg8%Top 30%High
Iron0.84 mg4.7%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium29.1 mg7.3%Top 30%High
Phosphorus115.2 mg11.5%Mid 40%Average
Potassium181 mg5.2%Mid 40%Average
Sodium145.8 mg6.1%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.84 mg5.6%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.42 mg21.1%Top 30%High
Selenium2.1 mcg3%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate20.3 g6.8%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber2 g7.9%Top 30%High
Sugars2.4 g
Glucose0.8 mg
Fructose0.8 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5.5 g11.1%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0.4 mg
Leucine0.4 mg
Lysine0.4 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.4 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0.4 mg
Arginine0.4 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.4 mg
Glutamic Acid1.7 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0.4 mg
Serine0.4 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat5.4 g8.2%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat2.1 g10.5%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat1.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.3 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.3 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 354 Calories from Fat 114

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12.7 g 19.5%

Saturated Fat 5 g 25%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 26.7 mg 8.9%

Sodium 345.5 mg 14.4%

Total Carbohydrates 48.1 g 16%

Dietary Fiber 4.7 g18.8%

Sugars 5.6 g

Protein 13.1 g 26.2%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 135%

Calcium 18.9% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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