Couscous for Breakfast! has a average-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.
The food contains 50.6g 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 12.7 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
However, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.
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 average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.
Ideally consumed as a Breakfast.
Based on the composite nutritive standing Couscous for Breakfast! has been given a composite ranking of 82, and on a regular basis.
Calories from Protein | 15% | |
Calories from Fat | 27% | |
Calories from Carbs | 58% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 209.9 IU | 4.2% | Top 30% | High |
Retinol | 18.6 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 1.2 mg | 2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 0.79 mg | 4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 8.3 mcg | 2.1% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.4 mcg | 6.6% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.4 mg | 4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 87 mg | 8.7% | Top 30% | High |
Iron | 0.4 mg | 2.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 26.9 mg | 6.7% | Top 30% | High |
Phosphorus | 105.1 mg | 10.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Potassium | 185 mg | 5.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 62.8 mg | 2.6% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Zinc | 0.4 mg | 2.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0.4 mg | 19.8% | Top 30% | High |
Selenium | 1.2 mcg | 1.7% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 20 g | 6.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 0.2 g | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 5 g | 10% | Mid 40% | Average |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.4 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.4 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.4 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.4 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0 mg | |||
Valine | 0.4 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.4 mg | |||
Histidine | 0 mg | |||
Alanine | 0 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.4 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 1.2 mg | |||
Glycine | 0 mg | |||
Proline | 0.4 mg | |||
Serine | 0.4 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 4.1 g | 6.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | 7.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Monounsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 0.8 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 344 Calories from Fat 94
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.4 g 16%
Saturated Fat 3.8 g 19%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 21.3 mg 7.1%
Sodium 159 mg 6.6%
Total Carbohydrates 50.6 g 16.9%
Dietary Fiber 4.2 g16.8%
Sugars 0.4 g
Protein 12.7 g 25.4%
Vitamin A 10.6% Vitamin C 5%
Calcium 22% Iron 5.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 138
Protein 4.4 g | Carbs 23.8 g | Fat 3.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 85
Protein 4 g | Carbs 15.9 g | Fat 0.56 g
Per Serving | Calories 109
Protein 3.2 g | Carbs 19.3 g | Fat 2.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 111
Protein 3.4 g | Carbs 15.8 g | Fat 4.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 143
Protein 5 g | Carbs 27.9 g | Fat 1.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 170
Protein 11.7 g | Carbs 9.1 g | Fat 9.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 143
Protein 3.4 g | Carbs 25.8 g | Fat 3.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 206
Protein 15.1 g | Carbs 2.16 g | Fat 15.1 g