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Citrusy Couscous Salad with Olives - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Citrusy Couscous Salad with Olives Recipe

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

The food contains 35g 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 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. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average 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 86, for Citrusy Couscous Salad with Olives, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein9%
 Calories from Fat28%
 Calories from Carbs63%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • Low in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1000 IU20%
Vitamin C42 mg70%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium80 mg8%
Iron2.7 mg15%
Potassium290 mg8.3%
Sodium270 mg11.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate35 g11.7%
Dietary Fiber9 g36%
Sugars1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5 g10%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat7 g10.8%
Saturated Fat1 g5%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 210 Calories from Fat 70

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7 g 10.8%

Saturated Fat 1 g 5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 270 mg 11.3%

Total Carbohydrates 35 g 11.7%

Dietary Fiber 9 g36%

Sugars 1 g

Protein 5 g 10%

Vitamin A 20% Vitamin C 70%

Calcium 8% Iron 15%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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