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Fruited Couscous - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Fruited Couscous Recipe

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

The food contains 122.6g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high 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 20 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the low fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. 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 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. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

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 77, for Fruited Couscous, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein14%
 Calories from Fat1%
 Calories from Carbs85%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Niacin
  • High in Thiamin
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat
  • High in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0 IU
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.06 mg0.2%
Thiamin0.33 mg22.2%
Riboflavin0.14 mg8.4%
Niacin5.2 mg26%
Vitamin B60.27 mg13.5%
Folate79.2 mcg19.8%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid2 mg19.6%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium42 mg4.2%
Iron2 mg11.1%
Magnesium42.4 mg10.6%
Phosphorus116 mg11.6%
Potassium306.2 mg8.7%
Sodium26.4 mg1.1%
Zinc1.4 mg9.2%
Copper0.22 mg10.8%
Manganese0.44 mg22.2%
Selenium145.2 mcg207.4%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate122.6 g40.9%
Dietary Fiber7.4 g29.6%
Sugars0 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein20 g40%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat0.8 g1.2%
Saturated Fat0.2 g1%
Monounsaturated Fat0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 591 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 0.8 g 1.2%

Saturated Fat 0.2 g 1%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 26.4 mg 1.1%

Total Carbohydrates 122.6 g 40.9%

Dietary Fiber 7.4 g29.6%

Sugars 0 g

Protein 20 g 40%

Vitamin A Vitamin C

Calcium 4.2% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=42022 Embed Table:

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