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Lemon Scented Couscous - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Lemon Scented Couscous Recipe

Lemon Scented Couscous has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 36.4g 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 6.8 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. 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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 77, for Lemon Scented Couscous, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein13%
 Calories from Fat18%
 Calories from Carbs69%

Why this is good for you

  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat
  • High in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A295 IU5.9%
Vitamin C6.8 mg11.4%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.58 mg1.9%
Thiamin0.03 mg1.9%
Riboflavin0.02 mg1.4%
Niacin0.28 mg1.4%
Vitamin B60.04 mg1.9%
Folate10.4 mcg2.6%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.1 mg1%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium23 mg2.3%
Iron1.1 mg6%
Magnesium6.4 mg1.6%
Phosphorus12 mg1.2%
Potassium109.5 mg3.1%
Sodium443.3 mg18.5%
Zinc0.06 mg0.4%
Copper0.04 mg1.9%
Manganese0.06 mg2.9%
Selenium0.21 mcg0.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate36.4 g12.1%
Dietary Fiber5.9 g23.6%
Sugars3.2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein6.8 g13.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.3 g6.6%
Saturated Fat0.5 g2.5%
Monounsaturated Fat2.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 210 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4.3 g 6.6%

Saturated Fat 0.5 g 2.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 443.3 mg 18.5%

Total Carbohydrates 36.4 g 12.1%

Dietary Fiber 5.9 g23.6%

Sugars 3.2 g

Protein 6.8 g 13.6%

Vitamin A 5.9% Vitamin C 11.4%

Calcium 2.3% Iron 6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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