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Grilled Tuna-Couscous Salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Grilled Tuna-Couscous Salad Recipe

Grilled Tuna-Couscous Salad has a high-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

The food contains 63g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 30 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average in saturated fats and low in trans 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.

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.

Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Grilled Tuna-Couscous Salad has been given a composite ranking of 70, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein25%
 Calories from Fat23%
 Calories from Carbs53%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A4000 IU80%
Vitamin C42 mg70%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium80 mg8%
Iron2.7 mg15%
Potassium660 mg18.9%
Sodium790 mg32.9%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate63 g21%
Dietary Fiber5 g20%
Sugars3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein30 g60%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat12 g18.5%
Saturated Fat2 g10%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 490 Calories from Fat 110

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12 g 18.5%

Saturated Fat 2 g 10%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 30 mg 10%

Sodium 790 mg 32.9%

Total Carbohydrates 63 g 21%

Dietary Fiber 5 g20%

Sugars 3 g

Protein 30 g 60%

Vitamin A 80% Vitamin C 70%

Calcium 8% Iron 15%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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