Couscous With Sausage, Pine Nuts and Cranberries has a high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content.
The food contains 50.4g 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. With 14.3 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Moreover, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and average PUFA.
While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable 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 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 69, for Couscous With Sausage, Pine Nuts and Cranberries, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 15% | |
Calories from Fat | 32% | |
Calories from Carbs | 53% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 17.3 IU | 0.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Retinol | 1.8 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 1.8 mg | 3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 7.7 IU | 1.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 1.8 mg | 9.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 10 mcg | 2.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.45 mg | 4.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 15.9 mg | 1.6% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Iron | 0.45 mg | 2.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 19.5 mg | 4.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Phosphorus | 89.5 mg | 9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Potassium | 142.3 mg | 4.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 273.2 mg | 11.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Zinc | 0.45 mg | 3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0.45 mg | 22.7% | Top 30% | High |
Selenium | 0 mcg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Carbohydrate | 22.9 g | 7.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 7.1% | Top 30% | High |
Sugars | 0.9 g | |||
Glucose | 0.5 mg | |||
Fructose | 0.5 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 6.5 g | 13% | Mid 40% | Average |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0 mg | |||
Leucine | 0 mg | |||
Lysine | 0 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0 mg | |||
Valine | 0 mg | |||
Arginine | 0 mg | |||
Histidine | 0 mg | |||
Alanine | 0 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 1.4 mg | |||
Glycine | 0 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 6.2 g | 9.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 1.8 g | 9.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Monounsaturated Fat | 2.3 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 1.4 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 388 Calories from Fat 123
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13.7 g 21.1%
Saturated Fat 4 g 20%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 21.9 mg 7.3%
Sodium 601 mg 25%
Total Carbohydrates 50.4 g 16.8%
Dietary Fiber 3.9 g15.6%
Sugars 2 g
Protein 14.3 g 28.6%
Vitamin A 0.8% Vitamin C 6.7%
Calcium 3.5% Iron 5.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 251
Protein 9.5 g | Carbs 21.6 g | Fat 14.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 255
Protein 7.9 g | Carbs 34.5 g | Fat 9.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 172
Protein 5.6 g | Carbs 29.7 g | Fat 4.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 315
Protein 10.3 g | Carbs 50.8 g | Fat 8.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 120
Protein 2.4 g | Carbs 12.7 g | Fat 6.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 111
Protein 6.4 g | Carbs 3.3 g | Fat 8.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 368
Protein 13.3 g | Carbs 30.1 g | Fat 21.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 213
Protein 5.9 g | Carbs 20.2 g | Fat 12.7 g