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Couscous Salad with Shrimp and Mint - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Couscous Salad with Shrimp and Mint Recipe

Couscous Salad with Shrimp and Mint has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 49g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 24 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight.

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 an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.

Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Couscous Salad with Shrimp and Mint has been given a composite ranking of 51, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein20%
 Calories from Fat38%
 Calories from Carbs42%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Vitamin C

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A750 IU15%
Vitamin C15 mg25%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium80 mg8%
Iron3.6 mg20%
Potassium440 mg12.6%
Sodium340 mg14.2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate49 g16.3%
Dietary Fiber4 g16%
Sugars2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein24 g48%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat20 g30.8%
Saturated Fat2.5 g12.5%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 470 Calories from Fat 180

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20 g 30.8%

Saturated Fat 2.5 g 12.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 145 mg 48.3%

Sodium 340 mg 14.2%

Total Carbohydrates 49 g 16.3%

Dietary Fiber 4 g16%

Sugars 2 g

Protein 24 g 48%

Vitamin A 15% Vitamin C 25%

Calcium 8% Iron 20%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Couscous-Salad-with-Shrimp-and-Mint-1789 Embed Table:

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