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Couscous Vegetable Medley - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Couscous Vegetable Medley Recipe

Couscous Vegetable Medley has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

The food contains 42.4g 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 8.4 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good 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 an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average 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. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

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 90, for Couscous Vegetable Medley, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein14%
 Calories from Fat15%
 Calories from Carbs71%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • Low in Saturated Fat
  • High in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A6225 IU124.5%
Vitamin C68.2 mg113.6%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.82 mg2.7%
Thiamin0.22 mg14.9%
Riboflavin0.11 mg6.4%
Niacin2.4 mg12%
Vitamin B60.25 mg12.5%
Folate64.8 mcg16.2%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.69 mg6.9%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium43 mg4.3%
Iron1.6 mg8.7%
Magnesium30.4 mg7.6%
Phosphorus86 mg8.6%
Potassium445 mg12.7%
Sodium231.1 mg9.6%
Zinc0.78 mg5.2%
Copper0.15 mg7.5%
Manganese0.34 mg17%
Selenium37.6 mcg53.7%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate42.4 g14.1%
Dietary Fiber5.2 g20.8%
Sugars1.9 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein8.4 g16.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4 g6.2%
Saturated Fat0.6 g3%
Monounsaturated Fat2.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.6 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 238 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4 g 6.2%

Saturated Fat 0.6 g 3%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 231.1 mg 9.6%

Total Carbohydrates 42.4 g 14.1%

Dietary Fiber 5.2 g20.8%

Sugars 1.9 g

Protein 8.4 g 16.8%

Vitamin A 124.5% Vitamin C 113.6%

Calcium 4.3% Iron 8.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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