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Cinnamon Couscous - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Cinnamon Couscous Recipe

Cinnamon Couscous has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 34.4g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 5.5 gms of protein, it is average 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 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".

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 78, for Cinnamon Couscous, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein12%
 Calories from Fat16%
 Calories from Carbs73%

Why this is good for you

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

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A375 IU7.5%
Vitamin C1.2 mg2%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.02 mg0.07%
Thiamin0.01 mg0.4%
Riboflavin0.01 mg0.7%
Niacin0.12 mg0.6%
Vitamin B60.05 mg2.5%
Folate1.6 mcg0.4%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium20 mg2%
Iron1.5 mg8.5%
Magnesium4 mg1%
Phosphorus5 mg0.5%
Potassium34 mg1%
Sodium43.9 mg1.8%
Zinc0.06 mg0.4%
Copper0.02 mg0.8%
Manganese0.24 mg11.8%
Selenium0.07 mcg0.1%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate34.4 g11.5%
Dietary Fiber2.7 g10.8%
Sugars0.1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5.5 g11%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3.3 g5.1%
Saturated Fat0.4 g2%
Monounsaturated Fat1.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.4 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 179 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 3.3 g 5.1%

Saturated Fat 0.4 g 2%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 43.9 mg 1.8%

Total Carbohydrates 34.4 g 11.5%

Dietary Fiber 2.7 g10.8%

Sugars 0.1 g

Protein 5.5 g 11%

Vitamin A 7.5% Vitamin C 2%

Calcium 2% Iron 8.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=322416 Embed Table:

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