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Couscous and Feta Cakes - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Couscous and Feta Cakes Recipe

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

The food contains 18.3g 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. With 5.7 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low 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.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Ideally consumed as a Dessert.

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 Couscous and Feta Cakes, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein16%
 Calories from Fat31%
 Calories from Carbs53%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Low in Cholesterol

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietAVERAGE

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A429.4 IU8.6%Top 30%High
Retinol12.7 mcg
Vitamin C18.3 mg30.4%Top 30%High
Vitamin D7.1 IU1.8%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0.79 mg4%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate22.2 mcg5.6%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid6.3 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.79 mg7.9%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium64.3 mg6.4%Top 30%High
Iron0.79 mg4.4%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium12.7 mg3.2%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus70.6 mg7.1%Mid 40%Average
Potassium96 mg2.7%Mid 40%Average
Sodium166.9 mg7%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.79 mg5.3%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium6.3 mcg9.1%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate14.5 g4.8%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.1 g4.4%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1.4 g
Glucose0.8 mg
Fructose0.8 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein4.5 g9%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0 mg
Glutamic Acid0.8 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0.8 mg
Serine0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3.7 g5.7%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1.7 g8.3%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat1.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash0.8 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 139 Calories from Fat 42

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4.7 g 7.2%

Saturated Fat 2.1 g 10.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 11.2 mg 3.7%

Sodium 210.3 mg 8.8%

Total Carbohydrates 18.3 g 6.1%

Dietary Fiber 1.4 g5.6%

Sugars 1.8 g

Protein 5.7 g 11.4%

Vitamin A 10.8% Vitamin C 38.3%

Calcium 8.1% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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