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Kidney Couscous Lunch - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Kidney Couscous Lunch Recipe

Kidney Couscous Lunch has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and high-protein content.

The food contains 43.7g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 22.8 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 low fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. 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.

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 76, for Kidney Couscous Lunch, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein33%
 Calories from Fat4%
 Calories from Carbs63%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • No Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0 IU
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0 mg
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0 mg
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium0 mg
Iron0.31 mg1.7%
Magnesium0 mg
Phosphorus0 mg
Potassium0 mg
Sodium141.7 mg5.9%
Zinc0 mg
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium0 mcg

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate43.7 g14.6%
Dietary Fiber10 g40%
Sugars0 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein22.8 g45.6%

Fat Analysis

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

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 273 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 1.2 g 1.8%

Saturated Fat 0 g

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 20.8 mg 6.9%

Sodium 141.7 mg 5.9%

Total Carbohydrates 43.7 g 14.6%

Dietary Fiber 10 g40%

Sugars 0 g

Protein 22.8 g 45.6%

Vitamin A Vitamin C

Calcium Iron 1.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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