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Erin's Zuccini Couscous - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Erin's Zuccini Couscous Recipe

Erin's Zuccini Couscous has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 48.2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and average 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 11.4 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 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 an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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 80, for Erin's Zuccini Couscous, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein16%
 Calories from Fat15%
 Calories from Carbs69%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • High in Vitamin C
  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • Low in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A230 IU4.6%
Vitamin C14 mg23.3%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.1 mg0.33%
Thiamin0.05 mg3%
Riboflavin0.14 mg8%
Niacin1.5 mg7.6%
Vitamin B60.21 mg10.5%
Folate26.8 mcg6.7%
Vitamin B120.1 mcg1.7%
Pantothenic Acid0.16 mg1.6%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium18 mg1.8%
Iron0.56 mg3.1%
Magnesium15.6 mg3.9%
Phosphorus64 mg6.4%
Potassium313.2 mg8.9%
Sodium316.6 mg13.2%
Zinc0.36 mg2.4%
Copper0.1 mg4.9%
Manganese0.27 mg13.3%
Selenium1.5 mcg2.1%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate48.2 g16.1%
Dietary Fiber7.9 g31.6%
Sugars5.7 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein11.4 g22.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.5 g6.9%
Saturated Fat0.6 g3%
Monounsaturated Fat2.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.6 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 277 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4.5 g 6.9%

Saturated Fat 0.6 g 3%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0.5 mg 0.17%

Sodium 316.6 mg 13.2%

Total Carbohydrates 48.2 g 16.1%

Dietary Fiber 7.9 g31.6%

Sugars 5.7 g

Protein 11.4 g 22.8%

Vitamin A 4.6% Vitamin C 23.3%

Calcium 1.8% Iron 3.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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