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Citrus Couscous Salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Citrus Couscous Salad Recipe

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

The food contains 39g 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 6 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. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is low in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

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.

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.

Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 73, for Citrus Couscous Salad, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein10%
 Calories from Fat23%
 Calories from Carbs67%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A400 IU8%
Vitamin C42 mg70%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium40 mg4%
Iron1.1 mg6%
Potassium330 mg9.4%
Sodium300 mg12.5%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate39 g13%
Dietary Fiber3 g12%
Sugars8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein6 g12%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat6 g9.2%
Saturated Fat0.5 g2.5%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 230 Calories from Fat 50

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6 g 9.2%

Saturated Fat 0.5 g 2.5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 300 mg 12.5%

Total Carbohydrates 39 g 13%

Dietary Fiber 3 g12%

Sugars 8 g

Protein 6 g 12%

Vitamin A 8% Vitamin C 70%

Calcium 4% Iron 6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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