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Couscous 2 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Couscous 2 Recipe

Couscous 2 has a high-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and high-protein content.

The food contains 64g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is 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. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 13 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable 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 49, for Couscous 2, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein13%
 Calories from Fat24%
 Calories from Carbs63%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1 IU0%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium35 mg3.5%
Iron1 mg5.6%
Potassium270 mg7.7%
Sodium1000 mg41.7%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate64 g21.3%
Dietary Fiber4 g16%
Sugars2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein13 g26%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat11 g16.9%
Saturated Fat5 g25%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 405 Calories from Fat 95

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 11 g 16.9%

Saturated Fat 5 g 25%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 26 mg 8.7%

Sodium 1000 mg 41.7%

Total Carbohydrates 64 g 21.3%

Dietary Fiber 4 g16%

Sugars 2 g

Protein 13 g 26%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C

Calcium 3.5% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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