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Herbed Couscous with Lemon - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Herbed Couscous with Lemon Recipe

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

The food contains 39g 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 6 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons.

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 low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.

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 Herbed Couscous with Lemon, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein10%
 Calories from Fat26%
 Calories from Carbs64%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • Low in Saturated Fat
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A500 IU10%
Vitamin C36 mg60%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium40 mg4%
Iron1.1 mg6%
Potassium190 mg5.4%
Sodium15 mg0.6%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate39 g13%
Dietary Fiber2 g8%
Sugars1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein6 g12%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat7 g10.8%
Saturated Fat1 g5%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 240 Calories from Fat 70

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7 g 10.8%

Saturated Fat 1 g 5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 15 mg 0.6%

Total Carbohydrates 39 g 13%

Dietary Fiber 2 g8%

Sugars 1 g

Protein 6 g 12%

Vitamin A 10% Vitamin C 60%

Calcium 4% Iron 6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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