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Couscous With Cashews and . - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Couscous With Cashews and .... Recipe

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

The food contains 38.1g 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. With 8.9 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 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 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.

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 88, for Couscous With Cashews and . ., and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein11%
 Calories from Fat43%
 Calories from Carbs46%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Vitamin C
  • Very low in Cholesterol

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A253.6 IU5.1%Top 30%High
Retinol0.6 mcg
Vitamin C10.8 mg18.1%Top 30%High
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.8 mg9%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate17.5 mcg4.4%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.6 mg6%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium22.9 mg2.3%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.2 mg6.7%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium33.7 mg8.4%Top 30%High
Phosphorus92.8 mg9.3%Mid 40%Average
Potassium168.1 mg4.8%Mid 40%Average
Sodium116.2 mg4.8%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.6 mg4%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium1.8 mcg2.6%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate23 g7.7%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.6 g6.5%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1.4 g
Glucose0.6 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5.4 g10.7%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 Acid1.2 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat9.4 g14.5%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1.6 g7.8%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.2 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash0.6 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 327 Calories from Fat 141

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15.6 g 24%

Saturated Fat 2.6 g 13%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 2.4 mg 0.8%

Sodium 192.9 mg 8%

Total Carbohydrates 38.1 g 12.7%

Dietary Fiber 2.7 g10.8%

Sugars 2.4 g

Protein 8.9 g 17.8%

Vitamin A 8.4% Vitamin C 30%

Calcium 3.8% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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