Couscous, cooked
Couscous, cooked has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and average-protein content.
The food contains 23.52g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 3.88 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its low fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons.
It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 77, for Couscous, cooked, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 14% | |
| Calories from Fat | 1% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 85% |
Why this is good for you
- Very low in Saturated Fat
- No Cholesterol
- Very low in Sodium
Why this is bad for you
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 8.1 mg | 0.8% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Potassium | 58.7 mg | 1.7% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Sodium | 4.7 mg | 0.2% | Bottom 10% | Very Low |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.5 g | 7.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Sugars | 0.1 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3.9 g | 7.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 0.12 g | 0.18% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Saturated Fat | 0.12 g | 0.59% | Mid 40% | Average |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 96 Calories from Fat 1
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.1 g 0.15%
Saturated Fat 0.1 g 0.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 4 mg 0.2%
Total Carbohydrates 20 g 6.7%
Dietary Fiber 1.2 g4.8%
Sugars 0.1 g
Protein 3.3 g 6.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin C
Calcium 0.7% Iron
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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