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Couscous Stuffed Tomatoes - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Couscous Stuffed Tomatoes Recipe

Couscous Stuffed Tomatoes has a average-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 56.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high in complex carbs and average 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. With 13.8 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's average MUFA and low PUFA.

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. Besides other nutrients, it is high 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 91, for Couscous Stuffed Tomatoes, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein17%
 Calories from Fat15%
 Calories from Carbs69%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • High in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • Low in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.24 IU0%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol0.2 mcg
Vitamin C6.3 mg10.4%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.2 mg6%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate33.7 mcg8.4%Top 30%High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.24 mg2.4%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium14.2 mg1.4%Bottom 30%Low
Iron0.48 mg2.7%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium21.2 mg5.3%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus53.6 mg5.4%Mid 40%Average
Potassium200.2 mg5.7%Mid 40%Average
Sodium156.9 mg6.5%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.24 mg1.6%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.24 mg12%Top 30%High
Selenium0.72 mcg1%Bottom 30%Low

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate13.6 g4.5%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber2.5 g9.9%Top 30%High
Sugars1.5 g
Glucose0.5 mg
Fructose0.5 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein3.3 g6.6%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0 mg
Glutamic Acid0.7 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat1.3 g2%Bottom 30%Low
Saturated Fat0.22 g1.1%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat0.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.2 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash0.7 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 318 Calories from Fat 47

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5.3 g 8.2%

Saturated Fat 0.9 g 4.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 3.6 mg 1.2%

Sodium 652.5 mg 27.2%

Total Carbohydrates 56.5 g 18.8%

Dietary Fiber 10.3 g41.2%

Sugars 6.3 g

Protein 13.8 g 27.6%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 43.3%

Calcium 5.9% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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