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MEDITERRANEAN COUSCOUS 1 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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MEDITERRANEAN COUSCOUS 1 Recipe

MEDITERRANEAN COUSCOUS 1 has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Folate.

The food contains 41.2g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 10.6 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 average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average 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 has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Mediterranean 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 75, for MEDITERRANEAN COUSCOUS 1, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein15%
 Calories from Fat26%
 Calories from Carbs59%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A525 IU10.5%
Vitamin C9 mg15%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.92 mg3.1%
Thiamin0.18 mg11.7%
Riboflavin0.33 mg19.6%
Niacin2.4 mg11.8%
Vitamin B60.25 mg12.6%
Folate152 mcg38%
Vitamin B120.32 mcg5.3%
Pantothenic Acid0.88 mg8.8%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium147 mg14.7%
Iron1.9 mg10.8%
Magnesium44 mg11%
Phosphorus155 mg15.5%
Potassium362.4 mg10.4%
Sodium433 mg18%
Zinc1.3 mg8.6%
Copper0.17 mg8.4%
Manganese0.4 mg20.1%
Selenium39.6 mcg56.6%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate41.2 g13.7%
Dietary Fiber6.4 g25.6%
Sugars0 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein10.6 g21.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8.2 g12.6%
Saturated Fat3.4 g17%
Monounsaturated Fat3.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.7 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 275 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8.2 g 12.6%

Saturated Fat 3.4 g 17%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 16.7 mg 5.6%

Sodium 433 mg 18%

Total Carbohydrates 41.2 g 13.7%

Dietary Fiber 6.4 g25.6%

Sugars 0 g

Protein 10.6 g 21.2%

Vitamin A 10.5% Vitamin C 15%

Calcium 14.7% Iron 10.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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