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Cherry Tomato Basil Couscous - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Cherry Tomato Basil Couscous Recipe

Cherry Tomato Basil Couscous has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 25.3g 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 4.2 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average 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".

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.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 80, for Cherry Tomato Basil Couscous, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein10%
 Calories from Fat29%
 Calories from Carbs61%

Why this is good for you

  • No Cholesterol
  • Low in Saturated Fat
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A450 IU9%
Vitamin C6.1 mg10.2%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.24 mg0.8%
Thiamin0.04 mg2.4%
Riboflavin0.03 mg1.7%
Niacin0.38 mg1.9%
Vitamin B60.05 mg2.5%
Folate10 mcg2.5%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.15 mg1.5%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium7 mg0.7%
Iron0.9 mg5%
Magnesium8.8 mg2.2%
Phosphorus16 mg1.6%
Potassium138.3 mg4%
Sodium45.8 mg1.9%
Zinc0.08 mg0.5%
Copper0.05 mg2.7%
Manganese0.09 mg4.4%
Selenium0.56 mcg0.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate25.3 g8.4%
Dietary Fiber1.8 g7.2%
Sugars0 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein4.2 g8.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat5.4 g8.3%
Saturated Fat0.7 g3.5%
Monounsaturated Fat3.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.7 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 157 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5.4 g 8.3%

Saturated Fat 0.7 g 3.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 45.8 mg 1.9%

Total Carbohydrates 25.3 g 8.4%

Dietary Fiber 1.8 g7.2%

Sugars 0 g

Protein 4.2 g 8.4%

Vitamin A 9% Vitamin C 10.2%

Calcium 0.7% Iron 5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=132607 Embed Table:

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