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Couscous With Tuna and Veggies - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Couscous With Tuna and Veggies Recipe

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

The food contains 37.4g 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. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 14.7 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its average 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.

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 75, for Couscous With Tuna and Veggies, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein23%
 Calories from Fat19%
 Calories from Carbs58%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Low in Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A3235 IU64.7%
Vitamin C11.3 mg18.9%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.12 mg0.4%
Thiamin0.03 mg2.3%
Riboflavin0.03 mg2%
Niacin0.42 mg2.1%
Vitamin B60.07 mg3.3%
Folate15.2 mcg3.8%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.13 mg1.3%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium11 mg1.1%
Iron1.4 mg8%
Magnesium14 mg3.5%
Phosphorus29 mg2.9%
Potassium238.5 mg6.8%
Sodium255.1 mg10.6%
Zinc0.14 mg0.9%
Copper0.06 mg3%
Manganese0.12 mg6%
Selenium0.28 mcg0.4%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate37.4 g12.5%
Dietary Fiber2.7 g10.8%
Sugars0.8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein14.7 g29.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat5.5 g8.5%
Saturated Fat0.6 g3%
Monounsaturated Fat2.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.6 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 244 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5.5 g 8.5%

Saturated Fat 0.6 g 3%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 18.8 mg 6.3%

Sodium 255.1 mg 10.6%

Total Carbohydrates 37.4 g 12.5%

Dietary Fiber 2.7 g10.8%

Sugars 0.8 g

Protein 14.7 g 29.4%

Vitamin A 64.7% Vitamin C 18.9%

Calcium 1.1% Iron 8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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