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Easy Italian Couscous - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Easy Italian Couscous Recipe

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

The food contains 42.3g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 15.8 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 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 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.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Italian cuisine. 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 71, for Easy Italian Couscous, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein18%
 Calories from Fat33%
 Calories from Carbs49%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A520 IU10.4%
Vitamin C18.1 mg30.1%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E1.1 mg3.5%
Thiamin0.05 mg3.1%
Riboflavin0.05 mg2.7%
Niacin4.2 mg20.9%
Vitamin B60.18 mg9.2%
Folate1.2 mcg0.3%
Vitamin B120.09 mcg1.5%
Pantothenic Acid0.28 mg2.8%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium43 mg4.3%
Iron1.9 mg10.5%
Magnesium10.4 mg2.6%
Phosphorus70 mg7%
Potassium80.2 mg2.3%
Sodium1 mg0%
Zinc0.38 mg2.5%
Copper0.05 mg2.3%
Manganese0 mg
Selenium7.6 mcg10.9%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate42.3 g14.1%
Dietary Fiber3.8 g15.2%
Sugars4.2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein15.8 g31.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat12.8 g19.7%
Saturated Fat2.8 g14%
Monounsaturated Fat3.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.6 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 329 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12.8 g 19.7%

Saturated Fat 2.8 g 14%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 25.8 mg 8.6%

Sodium 1 mg 0%

Total Carbohydrates 42.3 g 14.1%

Dietary Fiber 3.8 g15.2%

Sugars 4.2 g

Protein 15.8 g 31.6%

Vitamin A 10.4% Vitamin C 30.1%

Calcium 4.3% Iron 10.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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