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Couscous Gourmet - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Couscous Gourmet Recipe

Couscous Gourmet has a high-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 67.3g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 15.8 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons.

It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 4.86 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. 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. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong.

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 80, for Couscous Gourmet, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein15%
 Calories from Fat23%
 Calories from Carbs62%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Low in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber
  • High in Iron

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A2100 IU42%
Vitamin C49.8 mg83%
Thiamin0.3 mg20%
Niacin3.4 mg17%
Vitamin B60.34 mg17%
Folate184 mcg46%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium50 mg5%
Iron4.9 mg27%
Magnesium36 mg9%
Potassium379 mg10.8%
Sodium142 mg5.9%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate67.3 g22.4%
Dietary Fiber10.8 g43.2%
Sugars3.8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein15.8 g31.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat11.2 g17.2%
Saturated Fat3.7 g18.5%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 399 Calories from Fat 101

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 11.2 g 17.2%

Saturated Fat 3.7 g 18.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 13 mg 4.3%

Sodium 142 mg 5.9%

Total Carbohydrates 67.3 g 22.4%

Dietary Fiber 10.8 g43.2%

Sugars 3.8 g

Protein 15.8 g 31.6%

Vitamin A 42% Vitamin C 83%

Calcium 5% Iron 27%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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