Couscous with a Kick. 1/2 cup serving has a low-calorie, low-carb, low-fat and average-protein content.
The food contains 14.7g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 3.1 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".
It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also an average 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 85, for Couscous with a Kick. 1/2 cup serving, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.
Calories from Protein | 14% | |
Calories from Fat | 17% | |
Calories from Carbs | 69% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 355 IU | 7.1% | ||
Vitamin C | 7.4 mg | 12.4% | ||
Vitamin D | 4.4 IU | 1.1% | ||
Vitamin E | 0.36 mg | 1.2% | ||
Thiamin | 0.06 mg | 4.2% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.1 mg | 5.6% | ||
Niacin | 1.6 mg | 8% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.21 mg | 10.7% | ||
Folate | 30 mcg | 7.5% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0.05 mcg | 0.9% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.38 mg | 3.8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 27 mg | 2.7% | ||
Iron | 1.1 mg | 5.9% | ||
Magnesium | 20.4 mg | 5.1% | ||
Phosphorus | 63 mg | 6.3% | ||
Potassium | 267.9 mg | 7.7% | ||
Sodium | 207.5 mg | 8.6% | ||
Zinc | 0.53 mg | 3.5% | ||
Copper | 0.17 mg | 8.3% | ||
Manganese | 0.31 mg | 15.7% | ||
Selenium | 9.1 mcg | 13% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 14.7 g | 4.9% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8.8% | ||
Sugars | 0.6 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 3.1 g | 6.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 1.6 g | 2.5% | ||
Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 1.5% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 1 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 82 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.6 g 2.5%
Saturated Fat 0.3 g 1.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 0.5 mg 0.17%
Sodium 207.5 mg 8.6%
Total Carbohydrates 14.7 g 4.9%
Dietary Fiber 2.2 g8.8%
Sugars 0.6 g
Protein 3.1 g 6.2%
Vitamin A 7.1% Vitamin C 12.4%
Calcium 2.7% Iron 5.9%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 176
Protein 6.3 g | Carbs 34.1 g | Fat 2.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 128
Protein 3.3 g | Carbs 20.4 g | Fat 3.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 140
Protein 5.6 g | Carbs 27.7 g | Fat 0.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 258
Protein 10.5 g | Carbs 44.3 g | Fat 4.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 230
Protein 9.6 g | Carbs 17.8 g | Fat 13.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 179
Protein 19.7 g | Carbs 16.8 g | Fat 4.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 122
Protein 16.2 g | Carbs 9.4 g | Fat 1.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 68
Protein 0.5 g | Carbs 2.2 g | Fat 6.8 g