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Couscous Mandarin - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Couscous Mandarin Recipe

Couscous Mandarin Recipe has a high-calorie, very high-carb, high-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 80g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and very high 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 very high sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 5 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

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.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Couscous Mandarin Recipe has been given a composite ranking of 32, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein4%
 Calories from Fat27%
 Calories from Carbs69%

Why this is good for you

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A300 IU6%
Vitamin C1.2 mg2%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium60 mg6%
Iron0.72 mg4%
Potassium160 mg4.6%
Sodium350 mg14.6%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate80 g26.7%
Dietary Fiber2 g8%
Sugars64 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5 g10%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat14 g21.5%
Saturated Fat7 g35%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 460 Calories from Fat 130

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14 g 21.5%

Saturated Fat 7 g 35%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 30 mg 10%

Sodium 350 mg 14.6%

Total Carbohydrates 80 g 26.7%

Dietary Fiber 2 g8%

Sugars 64 g

Protein 5 g 10%

Vitamin A 6% Vitamin C 2%

Calcium 6% Iron 4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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