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Italian Beef and Couscous skillet - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Italian Beef and Couscous skillet Recipe

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

The food contains 52g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 24.4 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. 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".

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.

It belongs to Italian 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 52, for Italian Beef and Couscous skillet, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein26%
 Calories from Fat19%
 Calories from Carbs55%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin C

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A465 IU9.3%
Vitamin C19.2 mg32%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.6 mg2%
Thiamin0.05 mg3.3%
Riboflavin0.06 mg3.4%
Niacin0.92 mg4.6%
Vitamin B60.13 mg6.5%
Folate18.4 mcg4.6%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.24 mg2.4%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium73 mg7.3%
Iron1.8 mg10%
Magnesium18 mg4.5%
Phosphorus44 mg4.4%
Potassium255.2 mg7.3%
Sodium807.5 mg33.6%
Zinc0.33 mg2.2%
Copper0.08 mg3.9%
Manganese0.14 mg7%
Selenium0.63 mcg0.9%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate52 g17.3%
Dietary Fiber4.1 g16.4%
Sugars6.2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein24.4 g48.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat7.8 g12%
Saturated Fat2.1 g10.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.2 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 363 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7.8 g 12%

Saturated Fat 2.1 g 10.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 50 mg 16.7%

Sodium 807.5 mg 33.6%

Total Carbohydrates 52 g 17.3%

Dietary Fiber 4.1 g16.4%

Sugars 6.2 g

Protein 24.4 g 48.8%

Vitamin A 9.3% Vitamin C 32%

Calcium 7.3% Iron 10%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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