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Authentic Moroccan Couscous and Soup - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Authentic Moroccan Couscous and Soup Recipe

Authentic Moroccan Couscous and Soup has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin B6 and Niacin.

The food contains 16.1g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 16.3 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 average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and average 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".

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low 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.

It belongs to Moroccan cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Soup.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 86, for Authentic Moroccan Couscous and Soup, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein27%
 Calories from Fat46%
 Calories from Carbs27%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Vitamin B6
  • High in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A4845 IU96.9%
Vitamin C11.5 mg19.1%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E2.2 mg7.4%
Thiamin0.12 mg8%
Riboflavin0.21 mg12.1%
Niacin4.6 mg23%
Vitamin B60.52 mg25.9%
Folate52.8 mcg13.2%
Vitamin B120.23 mcg3.9%
Pantothenic Acid1.2 mg11.7%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium59 mg5.9%
Iron2.3 mg12.7%
Magnesium47.6 mg11.9%
Phosphorus189 mg18.9%
Potassium539.2 mg15.4%
Sodium1 mg0%
Zinc2.1 mg13.8%
Copper0.21 mg10.5%
Manganese0.54 mg27.2%
Selenium10.6 mcg15.2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate16.1 g5.4%
Dietary Fiber3.9 g15.6%
Sugars2.8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein16.3 g32.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat12.3 g18.9%
Saturated Fat1.4 g7%
Monounsaturated Fat6.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat3.6 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 237 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12.3 g 18.9%

Saturated Fat 1.4 g 7%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 52.5 mg 17.5%

Sodium 1 mg 0%

Total Carbohydrates 16.1 g 5.4%

Dietary Fiber 3.9 g15.6%

Sugars 2.8 g

Protein 16.3 g 32.6%

Vitamin A 96.9% Vitamin C 19.1%

Calcium 5.9% Iron 12.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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