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Indian Almond Couscous - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Indian Almond Couscous Recipe

Indian Almond Couscous has a high-calorie, very high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 77.3g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high in complex carbs and average 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 15.4 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and average 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 low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is high 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.

It belongs to Indian cuisine. 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 85, for Indian Almond Couscous, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein12%
 Calories from Fat25%
 Calories from Carbs62%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber
  • Low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A420.5 IU8.4%Top 30%High
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C34.1 mg56.9%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin2 mg9.8%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate28.3 mcg7.1%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.49 mg4.9%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium48.3 mg4.8%Mid 40%Average
Iron0.98 mg5.4%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium51.2 mg12.8%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus126.3 mg12.6%Mid 40%Average
Potassium271.7 mg7.8%Top 30%High
Sodium37.9 mg1.6%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc0.98 mg6.5%Top 30%High
Copper0.49 mg24.4%Top 10%Very High
Manganese0.49 mg24.4%Top 30%High
Selenium0.49 mcg0.7%Bottom 30%Low

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate37.7 g12.6%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber4 g16%Top 10%Very High
Sugars4.8 g
Glucose0.5 mg
Fructose0.5 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein7.5 g15%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0.5 mg
Leucine0.5 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.5 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0.5 mg
Arginine0.5 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0.5 mg
Aspartic Acid0.5 mg
Glutamic Acid2.4 mg
Glycine0.5 mg
Proline0.5 mg
Serine0.5 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat6.8 g10.5%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat0.63 g3.2%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat4.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.5 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 487 Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14 g 21.5%

Saturated Fat 1.3 g 6.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 77.6 mg 3.2%

Total Carbohydrates 77.3 g 25.8%

Dietary Fiber 8.2 g32.8%

Sugars 9.9 g

Protein 15.4 g 30.8%

Vitamin A 17.2% Vitamin C 116.7%

Calcium 9.9% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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