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Herbed Couscous Salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Herbed Couscous Salad Recipe

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

The food contains 29.8g 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. With 8 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 high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

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.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable 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 Side Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 87, for Herbed Couscous Salad, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein11%
 Calories from Fat50%
 Calories from Carbs40%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Low in Cholesterol

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A2.5 IU0%Mid 40%Average
Retinol28.4 mcg
Vitamin C22.9 mg38.1%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin D1.5 IU0.4%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1 mg5%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate21.9 mcg5.5%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.5 mg5%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium44.3 mg4.4%Mid 40%Average
Iron1 mg5.5%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium16.9 mg4.2%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus68.2 mg6.8%Mid 40%Average
Potassium178.6 mg5.1%Mid 40%Average
Sodium242.7 mg10.1%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.5 mg3.3%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium0.5 mcg0.71%Bottom 30%Low

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate14.8 g4.9%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.9 g7.8%Top 30%High
Sugars1.9 g
Glucose0.5 mg
Fructose0.5 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein4 g8%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 Acid0.5 mg
Glutamic Acid1 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0.5 mg
Serine0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8.3 g12.7%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat2.3 g11.4%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 298 Calories from Fat 150

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 16.6 g 25.5%

Saturated Fat 4.6 g 23%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 11.2 mg 3.7%

Sodium 487.8 mg 20.3%

Total Carbohydrates 29.8 g 9.9%

Dietary Fiber 3.9 g15.6%

Sugars 3.8 g

Protein 8 g 16%

Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 76.7%

Calcium 8.9% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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