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Lemon Couscous Salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Lemon Couscous Salad Recipe

Lemon Couscous Salad has a high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 54.4g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 11.1 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 low 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 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.

Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Lemon Couscous Salad has been given a composite ranking of 90, and on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein11%
 Calories from Fat34%
 Calories from Carbs55%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A388.1 IU7.8%Top 30%High
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C11.9 mg19.8%Top 30%High
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.1 mg5.6%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate49.2 mcg12.3%Top 30%High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.56 mg5.6%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium42.4 mg4.2%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.7 mg9.4%Top 30%High
Magnesium37.3 mg9.3%Top 30%High
Phosphorus100.6 mg10.1%Mid 40%Average
Potassium218.6 mg6.2%Top 30%High
Sodium108.1 mg4.5%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.56 mg3.8%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.56 mg28.2%Top 30%High
Selenium1.1 mcg1.6%Bottom 30%Low

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate30.7 g10.2%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber4.6 g18.3%Top 10%Very High
Sugars0.7 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein6.3 g12.5%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.6 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0.6 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.6 mg
Glutamic Acid1.7 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0.6 mg
Serine0.6 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8.3 g12.8%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat0.85 g4.2%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat5.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.1 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.1 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 381 Calories from Fat 132

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14.7 g 22.6%

Saturated Fat 1.5 g 7.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 191.4 mg 8%

Total Carbohydrates 54.4 g 18.1%

Dietary Fiber 8.1 g32.4%

Sugars 1.2 g

Protein 11.1 g 22.2%

Vitamin A 13.7% Vitamin C 35%

Calcium 7.5% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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