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Couscous for Breakfast ! - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Couscous for Breakfast! Recipe

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.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein15%
 Calories from Fat27%
 Calories from Carbs58%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • High in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A209.9 IU4.2%Top 30%High
Retinol18.6 mcg
Vitamin C1.2 mg2%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0.79 mg4%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate8.3 mcg2.1%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.4 mcg6.6%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.4 mg4%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium87 mg8.7%Top 30%High
Iron0.4 mg2.2%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium26.9 mg6.7%Top 30%High
Phosphorus105.1 mg10.5%Mid 40%Average
Potassium185 mg5.3%Mid 40%Average
Sodium62.8 mg2.6%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc0.4 mg2.6%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.4 mg19.8%Top 30%High
Selenium1.2 mcg1.7%Bottom 30%Low

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate20 g6.7%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.7 g6.6%Mid 40%Average
Sugars0.2 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5 g10%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0.4 mg
Leucine0.4 mg
Lysine0.4 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.4 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0.4 mg
Arginine0.4 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.4 mg
Glutamic Acid1.2 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0.4 mg
Serine0.4 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.1 g6.3%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1.5 g7.5%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat1.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.4 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash0.8 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

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

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