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Israeli Couscous With Sweet Potato - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Israeli Couscous With Sweet Potato Recipe

Israeli Couscous With Sweet Potato has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Niacin.

The food contains 81.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very 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. With 16.3 gms of protein, it is 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. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Israeli 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 74, for Israeli Couscous With Sweet Potato, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein13%
 Calories from Fat23%
 Calories from Carbs64%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Niacin
  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • High in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1.9 IU0%Mid 40%Average
Retinol0.9 mcg
Vitamin C0.94 mg1.6%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin2.8 mg14.2%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate15.6 mcg3.9%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.47 mg4.7%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium18.9 mg1.9%Mid 40%Average
Iron0.94 mg5.2%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium25.9 mg6.5%Top 30%High
Phosphorus102.4 mg10.2%Mid 40%Average
Potassium224.5 mg6.4%Top 30%High
Sodium134.6 mg5.6%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.47 mg3.1%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.47 mg23.6%Top 30%High
Selenium1.9 mcg2.7%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate38.4 g12.8%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber2.5 g10%Top 30%High
Sugars2 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein7.7 g15.4%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.5 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0.5 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.5 mg
Glutamic Acid1.9 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0.5 mg
Serine0.5 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat6 g9.3%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat0.94 g4.7%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat4.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.9 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash0.9 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 515 Calories from Fat 115

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12.8 g 19.7%

Saturated Fat 2 g 10%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 5.4 mg 1.8%

Sodium 285.3 mg 11.9%

Total Carbohydrates 81.5 g 27.2%

Dietary Fiber 5.3 g21.2%

Sugars 4.2 g

Protein 16.3 g 32.6%

Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 3.3%

Calcium 4% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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