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Fruit and Almond Couscous - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Fruit and Almond Couscous Recipe

Fruit and Almond Couscous has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Niacin.

The food contains 84.4g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high 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. With 16.2 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

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. 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.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Fruit and Almond Couscous has been given a composite ranking of 61, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein12%
 Calories from Fat23%
 Calories from Carbs65%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Niacin
  • High in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A236.7 IU4.7%Top 30%High
Retinol28.3 mcg
Vitamin C0.42 mg0.69%Bottom 30%Low
Vitamin D2.5 IU0.6%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin2.5 mg12.5%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate12.1 mcg3%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.42 mg4.2%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium23.8 mg2.4%Mid 40%Average
Iron0.83 mg4.6%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium28.3 mg7.1%Top 30%High
Phosphorus96.7 mg9.7%Mid 40%Average
Potassium206.7 mg5.9%Mid 40%Average
Sodium105.4 mg4.4%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.42 mg2.8%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.42 mg20.8%Top 30%High
Selenium1.3 mcg1.8%Bottom 30%Low

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate35.2 g11.7%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber2.6 g10.5%Top 30%High
Sugars5.2 g
Glucose1.3 mg
Fructose0.4 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein6.8 g13.5%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.4 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0.4 mg
Arginine0.4 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.4 mg
Glutamic Acid1.7 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0.4 mg
Serine0.4 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat5.6 g8.6%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat2.4 g12.1%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat2.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.8 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash0.8 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 524 Calories from Fat 121

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 13.4 g 20.6%

Saturated Fat 5.8 g 29%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 24.9 mg 8.3%

Sodium 252.9 mg 10.5%

Total Carbohydrates 84.4 g 28.1%

Dietary Fiber 6.3 g25.2%

Sugars 12.5 g

Protein 16.2 g 32.4%

Vitamin A 11.4% Vitamin C 1.7%

Calcium 5.7% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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