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Colorful Weeknight Couscous - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Colorful Weeknight Couscous Recipe

Colorful Weeknight Couscous has a high-calorie, very high-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 74.3g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high 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. With 12.2 gms of protein, it is high 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 average MUFA and low PUFA.

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 a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.

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 60, for Colorful Weeknight Couscous, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein11%
 Calories from Fat21%
 Calories from Carbs68%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • High in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1.1 IU0%Mid 40%Average
Retinol25.5 mcg
Vitamin C42 mg70%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin D2.1 IU0.5%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin2.1 mg10.6%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate26.6 mcg6.6%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.53 mg5.3%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium23.4 mg2.3%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.1 mg5.9%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium27.7 mg6.9%Top 30%High
Phosphorus95.7 mg9.6%Mid 40%Average
Potassium182.4 mg5.2%Mid 40%Average
Sodium346.3 mg14.4%Top 30%High
Zinc0.53 mg3.5%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.53 mg26.6%Top 30%High
Selenium0.53 mcg0.76%Bottom 30%Low

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate39.5 g13.2%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber3.4 g13.6%Top 10%Very High
Sugars2 g
Glucose1.1 mg
Fructose1.1 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein6.5 g13%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.5 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0.5 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.5 mg
Glutamic Acid2.1 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.5 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat5.4 g8.3%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat2.2 g11.2%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat2.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.5 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.6 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 442 Calories from Fat 91

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10.1 g 15.5%

Saturated Fat 4.2 g 21%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 15.2 mg 5.1%

Sodium 651.1 mg 27.1%

Total Carbohydrates 74.3 g 24.8%

Dietary Fiber 6.4 g25.6%

Sugars 3.7 g

Protein 12.2 g 24.4%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 131.7%

Calcium 4.4% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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