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Couscous with a bit of flavour - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Couscous with a bit of flavour Recipe

Couscous with a bit of flavour has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 31g 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 6.1 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its low fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. 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".

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 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 72, for Couscous with a bit of flavour, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein16%
 Calories from Fat6%
 Calories from Carbs79%

Why this is good for you

  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • Low in Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A15 IU0.3%
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.04 mg0.13%
Thiamin0.09 mg5.9%
Riboflavin0.07 mg4.3%
Niacin2.7 mg13.5%
Vitamin B60.08 mg4.1%
Folate22.4 mcg5.6%
Vitamin B120.16 mcg2.6%
Pantothenic Acid0.53 mg5.3%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium44 mg4.4%
Iron0.77 mg4.3%
Magnesium12.8 mg3.2%
Phosphorus84 mg8.4%
Potassium185.5 mg5.3%
Sodium286.2 mg11.9%
Zinc0.54 mg3.6%
Copper0.12 mg5.9%
Manganese0.24 mg11.8%
Selenium38.3 mcg54.7%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate31 g10.3%
Dietary Fiber1.8 g7.2%
Sugars0.2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein6.1 g12.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat1 g1.5%
Saturated Fat0.6 g3%
Monounsaturated Fat0.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.2 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 160 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 1 g 1.5%

Saturated Fat 0.6 g 3%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 2.9 mg 1%

Sodium 286.2 mg 11.9%

Total Carbohydrates 31 g 10.3%

Dietary Fiber 1.8 g7.2%

Sugars 0.2 g

Protein 6.1 g 12.2%

Vitamin A 0.3% Vitamin C

Calcium 4.4% Iron 4.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=1142618 Embed Table:

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