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Breakfast Cous - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Breakfast Cous Cous Recipe

Breakfast Cous Cous has a high-calorie, high-carb, low-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin D and Riboflavin.

The food contains 64.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and high 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 15 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its low fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. 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 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 is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Ideally consumed as a Breakfast.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 71, for Breakfast Cous Cous, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein18%
 Calories from Fat7%
 Calories from Carbs76%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin D
  • High in Riboflavin
  • Low in Cholesterol
  • High in Calcium
  • Low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A480 IU9.6%
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D126.8 IU31.7%
Vitamin E0.1 mg0.33%
Thiamin0.05 mg3.2%
Riboflavin0.45 mg26.5%
Niacin0.22 mg1.1%
Vitamin B60.09 mg4.5%
Folate12.4 mcg3.1%
Vitamin B121.1 mcg17.9%
Pantothenic Acid0.88 mg8.8%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium290 mg29%
Iron0.07 mg0.4%
Magnesium26.8 mg6.7%
Phosphorus232 mg23.2%
Potassium403.3 mg11.5%
Sodium109.7 mg4.6%
Zinc1 mg6.8%
Copper0.02 mg1.2%
Manganese0.01 mg0.4%
Selenium8.1 mcg11.5%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate64.5 g21.5%
Dietary Fiber3.2 g12.8%
Sugars23.2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein15 g30%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat2.5 g3.8%
Saturated Fat1.5 g7.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 352 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 2.5 g 3.8%

Saturated Fat 1.5 g 7.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 12.2 mg 4.1%

Sodium 109.7 mg 4.6%

Total Carbohydrates 64.5 g 21.5%

Dietary Fiber 3.2 g12.8%

Sugars 23.2 g

Protein 15 g 30%

Vitamin A 9.6% Vitamin C

Calcium 29% Iron 0.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=1401371 Embed Table:

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