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Couscous Summer Salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Couscous Summer Salad Recipe

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

The food contains 71.9g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high in complex carbs and 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. With 9.9 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. It's high MUFA and average 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.

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. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.

Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Couscous Summer Salad has been given a composite ranking of 93, and on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein8%
 Calories from Fat38%
 Calories from Carbs54%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • High in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1 IU0%Mid 40%Average
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C19.2 mg32%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0.78 mg3.9%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate13.5 mcg3.4%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.26 mg2.6%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium14.8 mg1.5%Bottom 30%Low
Iron0.52 mg2.9%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium13 mg3.2%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus41.3 mg4.1%Bottom 30%Low
Potassium128.8 mg3.7%Mid 40%Average
Sodium82.6 mg3.4%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc0.26 mg1.7%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.26 mg13%Top 30%High
Selenium0 mcg

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate18.7 g6.2%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.6 g6.4%Mid 40%Average
Sugars4.3 g
Glucose0.3 mg
Fructose0.3 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein2.6 g5.1%Bottom 30%Low
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 Acid0.3 mg
Glutamic Acid0.8 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat5.8 g8.9%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat0.42 g2.1%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat3.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.6 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash0.5 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 521 Calories from Fat 201

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 22.3 g 34.3%

Saturated Fat 1.6 g 8%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 318.1 mg 13.3%

Total Carbohydrates 71.9 g 24%

Dietary Fiber 6.2 g24.8%

Sugars 16.7 g

Protein 9.9 g 19.8%

Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 123.3%

Calcium 5.7% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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