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Gingered Couscous With Chickpeas - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Gingered Couscous With Chickpeas Recipe

Gingered Couscous With Chickpeas has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 17.4g 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. With 3.5 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the low fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low 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. 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.

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 92, for Gingered Couscous With Chickpeas, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein13%
 Calories from Fat21%
 Calories from Carbs66%

Why this is good for you

  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A165.8 IU3.3%Mid 40%Average
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C4.3 mg7.1%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0 mg
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate41.9 mcg10.5%Top 30%High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium23.9 mg2.4%Mid 40%Average
Iron0.85 mg4.7%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium20.5 mg5.1%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus57.3 mg5.7%Mid 40%Average
Potassium145.3 mg4.2%Mid 40%Average
Sodium205.1 mg8.5%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.85 mg5.7%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium1.7 mcg2.4%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate14.9 g5%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber2.8 g11.3%Top 30%High
Starch0 g
Sugars1.3 g
Sucrose0 mg
Glucose0.9 mg
Fructose0.9 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein3 g6%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0 mg
Glutamic Acid0.9 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat2.1 g3.3%Bottom 30%Low
Saturated Fat0.26 g1.3%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat0.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.9 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water79.5 g
Ash0.9 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 105 Calories from Fat 23

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 2.5 g 3.8%

Saturated Fat 0.3 g 1.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 240 mg 10%

Total Carbohydrates 17.4 g 5.8%

Dietary Fiber 3.3 g13.2%

Sugars 1.5 g

Protein 3.5 g 7%

Vitamin A 3.9% Vitamin C 8.3%

Calcium 2.8% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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