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Joe's Magic Couscous - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Joe's Magic Couscous Recipe

Joe's Magic Couscous has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 36.2g 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 5.8 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 low 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".

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 a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

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 81, for Joe's Magic Couscous, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein13%
 Calories from Fat6%
 Calories from Carbs81%

Why this is good for you

  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A235 IU4.7%
Vitamin C5.8 mg9.7%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.56 mg1.9%
Thiamin0.12 mg7.9%
Riboflavin0.06 mg3.4%
Niacin1.6 mg7.8%
Vitamin B60.14 mg7%
Folate32 mcg8%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.61 mg6.1%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium32 mg3.2%
Iron1.1 mg6.3%
Magnesium18.4 mg4.6%
Phosphorus50 mg5%
Potassium208.7 mg6%
Sodium122.4 mg5.1%
Zinc0.48 mg3.2%
Copper0.13 mg6.4%
Manganese0.2 mg10%
Selenium36.8 mcg52.5%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate36.2 g12.1%
Dietary Fiber3.2 g12.8%
Sugars0 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5.8 g11.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat1.2 g1.8%
Saturated Fat0.2 g1%
Monounsaturated Fat0.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.2 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 180 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 1.2 g 1.8%

Saturated Fat 0.2 g 1%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 122.4 mg 5.1%

Total Carbohydrates 36.2 g 12.1%

Dietary Fiber 3.2 g12.8%

Sugars 0 g

Protein 5.8 g 11.6%

Vitamin A 4.7% Vitamin C 9.7%

Calcium 3.2% Iron 6.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=1185578 Embed Table:

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