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Couscous and Zucchini - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Couscous and Zucchini Recipe

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

The food contains 57g 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 10 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.

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 64, for Couscous and Zucchini, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein12%
 Calories from Fat21%
 Calories from Carbs67%

Why this is good for you

  • No Cholesterol
  • Low in Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A200 IU4%
Vitamin C9 mg15%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium40 mg4%
Iron1.1 mg6%
Potassium260 mg7.4%
Sodium990 mg41.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate57 g19%
Dietary Fiber4 g16%
Sugars2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein10 g20%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8 g12.3%
Saturated Fat1 g5%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 340 Calories from Fat 70

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8 g 12.3%

Saturated Fat 1 g 5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 990 mg 41.3%

Total Carbohydrates 57 g 19%

Dietary Fiber 4 g16%

Sugars 2 g

Protein 10 g 20%

Vitamin A 4% Vitamin C 15%

Calcium 4% Iron 6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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