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Mediterranean Couscous - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mediterranean Couscous Recipe

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

The food contains 41.6g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and average 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 average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 6.1 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".

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.

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 68, for Mediterranean Couscous, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein11%
 Calories from Fat14%
 Calories from Carbs75%

Why this is good for you

  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A465 IU9.3%
Vitamin C1.5 mg2.5%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.2 mg0.67%
Thiamin0.01 mg0.7%
Riboflavin0.05 mg3.1%
Niacin2.2 mg10.9%
Vitamin B60.04 mg1.8%
Folate9.2 mcg2.3%
Vitamin B120.17 mcg2.8%
Pantothenic Acid0.1 mg1%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium16 mg1.6%
Iron1.6 mg8.7%
Magnesium6.8 mg1.7%
Phosphorus61 mg6.1%
Potassium288.8 mg8.3%
Sodium496.4 mg20.7%
Zinc0.24 mg1.6%
Copper0.13 mg6.4%
Manganese0.2 mg10.2%
Selenium2.2 mcg3.1%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate41.6 g13.9%
Dietary Fiber2.5 g10%
Sugars6.3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein6.1 g12.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3.5 g5.4%
Saturated Fat0.3 g1.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.2 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 212 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 3.5 g 5.4%

Saturated Fat 0.3 g 1.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 1.7 mg 0.6%

Sodium 496.4 mg 20.7%

Total Carbohydrates 41.6 g 13.9%

Dietary Fiber 2.5 g10%

Sugars 6.3 g

Protein 6.1 g 12.2%

Vitamin A 9.3% Vitamin C 2.5%

Calcium 1.6% Iron 8.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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