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Herbed Couscous and Vegetables - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Herbed Couscous and Vegetables Recipe

Herbed Couscous and Vegetables has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 22.8g 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 4.2 gms of protein, it is average 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. 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".

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low 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 Herbed Couscous and Vegetables, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein12%
 Calories from Fat25%
 Calories from Carbs63%

Why this is good for you

  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A95 IU1.9%
Vitamin C2 mg3.3%
Vitamin D13.2 IU3.3%
Vitamin E0.5 mg1.7%
Thiamin0.03 mg1.7%
Riboflavin0.08 mg4.7%
Niacin0.78 mg3.9%
Vitamin B60.03 mg1.6%
Folate5.2 mcg1.3%
Vitamin B120.01 mcg0.1%
Pantothenic Acid0.3 mg3%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium1 mg0.1%
Iron0.72 mg4%
Magnesium3.2 mg0.8%
Phosphorus19 mg1.9%
Potassium89.4 mg2.6%
Sodium4.6 mg0.2%
Zinc0.11 mg0.7%
Copper0.07 mg3.4%
Manganese0.02 mg1.2%
Selenium1.6 mcg2.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate22.8 g7.6%
Dietary Fiber1.4 g5.6%
Sugars0.3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein4.2 g8.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4 g6.2%
Saturated Fat0.5 g2.5%
Monounsaturated Fat2.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 137 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4 g 6.2%

Saturated Fat 0.5 g 2.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 4.6 mg 0.2%

Total Carbohydrates 22.8 g 7.6%

Dietary Fiber 1.4 g5.6%

Sugars 0.3 g

Protein 4.2 g 8.4%

Vitamin A 1.9% Vitamin C 3.3%

Calcium 0.1% Iron 4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=1526421 Embed Table:

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