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couscous delight - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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couscous delight Recipe

couscous delight has a high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A.

The food contains 51.4g 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 8.2 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 high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and average 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".

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. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.

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 75, for couscous delight, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein8%
 Calories from Fat39%
 Calories from Carbs52%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very low in Cholesterol

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A2000 IU40%
Vitamin C9.8 mg16.4%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E1.7 mg5.8%
Thiamin0.06 mg4.2%
Riboflavin0.05 mg2.7%
Niacin0.64 mg3.2%
Vitamin B60.07 mg3.7%
Folate17.2 mcg4.3%
Vitamin B120.01 mcg0.1%
Pantothenic Acid0.09 mg0.9%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium49 mg4.9%
Iron2.3 mg12.9%
Magnesium27.6 mg6.9%
Phosphorus62 mg6.2%
Potassium245.6 mg7%
Sodium661 mg27.5%
Zinc0.59 mg3.9%
Copper0.15 mg7.7%
Manganese0.67 mg33.5%
Selenium0.28 mcg0.4%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate51.4 g17.1%
Dietary Fiber3.4 g13.6%
Sugars1.7 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein8.2 g16.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat17.2 g26.5%
Saturated Fat3 g15%
Monounsaturated Fat9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat3.1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 374 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 17.2 g 26.5%

Saturated Fat 3 g 15%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 5.9 mg 2%

Sodium 661 mg 27.5%

Total Carbohydrates 51.4 g 17.1%

Dietary Fiber 3.4 g13.6%

Sugars 1.7 g

Protein 8.2 g 16.4%

Vitamin A 40% Vitamin C 16.4%

Calcium 4.9% Iron 12.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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