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Couscous Mix Up - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Couscous Mix Up Recipe

Couscous Mix Up Recipe has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 10g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 11 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. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

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 has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.

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 9, for Couscous Mix Up Recipe, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein25%
 Calories from Fat52%
 Calories from Carbs23%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • High in Vitamin C

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1000 IU20%
Vitamin C15 mg25%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium100 mg10%
Iron3.6 mg20%
Potassium300 mg8.6%
Sodium900 mg37.5%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate10 g3.3%
Dietary Fiber3 g12%
Sugars2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein11 g22%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat10 g15.4%
Saturated Fat3.5 g17.5%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 170 Calories from Fat 90

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10 g 15.4%

Saturated Fat 3.5 g 17.5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 320 mg 106.7%

Sodium 900 mg 37.5%

Total Carbohydrates 10 g 3.3%

Dietary Fiber 3 g12%

Sugars 2 g

Protein 11 g 22%

Vitamin A 20% Vitamin C 25%

Calcium 10% Iron 20%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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