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couscous with spinach - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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couscous with spinach Recipe

couscous with spinach has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A.

The food contains 36.6g 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 7.5 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average 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 a low 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.

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 87, for couscous with spinach, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein13%
 Calories from Fat24%
 Calories from Carbs63%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • No Cholesterol
  • Low in Saturated Fat
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A3710 IU74.2%
Vitamin C6.4 mg10.7%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.6 mg2%
Thiamin0.05 mg3.1%
Riboflavin0.09 mg5.4%
Niacin0.38 mg1.9%
Vitamin B60.1 mg5%
Folate52.8 mcg13.2%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.05 mg0.5%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium91 mg9.1%
Iron2.4 mg13.6%
Magnesium42 mg10.5%
Phosphorus44 mg4.4%
Potassium177.8 mg5.1%
Sodium1 mg0%
Zinc0.5 mg3.3%
Copper0.09 mg4.4%
Manganese0.54 mg27%
Selenium3.3 mcg4.7%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate36.6 g12.2%
Dietary Fiber3.3 g13.2%
Sugars0.2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein7.5 g15%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat6.1 g9.4%
Saturated Fat0.7 g3.5%
Monounsaturated Fat3.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.5 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 219 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6.1 g 9.4%

Saturated Fat 0.7 g 3.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 1 mg 0%

Total Carbohydrates 36.6 g 12.2%

Dietary Fiber 3.3 g13.2%

Sugars 0.2 g

Protein 7.5 g 15%

Vitamin A 74.2% Vitamin C 10.7%

Calcium 9.1% Iron 13.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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