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Couscous and Grilled Veggies - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Couscous and Grilled Veggies Recipe

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

The food contains 47.8g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 8.7 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the low fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good 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.

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 79, for Couscous and Grilled Veggies, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein15%
 Calories from Fat3%
 Calories from Carbs82%

Why this is good for you

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

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A845 IU16.9%
Vitamin C64.7 mg107.9%
Vitamin D13.2 IU3.3%
Vitamin E1.1 mg3.5%
Thiamin0.06 mg3.9%
Riboflavin0.14 mg8.2%
Niacin1.2 mg6.2%
Vitamin B60.19 mg9.6%
Folate26.8 mcg6.7%
Vitamin B120.01 mcg0.1%
Pantothenic Acid0.59 mg5.9%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium36 mg3.6%
Iron1.2 mg6.9%
Magnesium12.4 mg3.1%
Phosphorus47 mg4.7%
Potassium214.5 mg6.1%
Sodium520.2 mg21.7%
Zinc0.33 mg2.2%
Copper0.09 mg4.4%
Manganese0.11 mg5.7%
Selenium2.4 mcg3.4%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate47.8 g15.9%
Dietary Fiber4.7 g18.8%
Sugars3.6 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein8.7 g17.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat0.8 g1.2%
Saturated Fat0 g
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 218 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 0.8 g 1.2%

Saturated Fat 0 g

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 520.2 mg 21.7%

Total Carbohydrates 47.8 g 15.9%

Dietary Fiber 4.7 g18.8%

Sugars 3.6 g

Protein 8.7 g 17.4%

Vitamin A 16.9% Vitamin C 107.9%

Calcium 3.6% Iron 6.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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