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Mediterranean Couscous Salad 3 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mediterranean Couscous Salad 3 Recipe

Mediterranean Couscous Salad 3 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 50.7g 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. With 13.7 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 average 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 a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is high in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Mediterranean cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 85, for Mediterranean Couscous Salad 3, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein13%
 Calories from Fat38%
 Calories from Carbs48%

Why this is good for you

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

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A305.6 IU6.1%Top 30%High
Retinol8.5 mcg
Vitamin C6.3 mg10.5%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D1.1 IU0.3%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.5 mg7.4%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate45.9 mcg11.5%Top 30%High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.37 mg3.7%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium60.7 mg6.1%Top 30%High
Iron1.1 mg6.2%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium36.7 mg9.2%Top 30%High
Phosphorus101.9 mg10.2%Mid 40%Average
Potassium201.9 mg5.8%Mid 40%Average
Sodium334.5 mg13.9%Top 30%High
Zinc0.74 mg4.9%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.37 mg18.5%Top 30%High
Selenium1.5 mcg2.1%Bottom 30%Low

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate18.8 g6.3%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber3.2 g12.7%Top 10%Very High
Sugars0.8 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5.1 g10.1%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0.4 mg
Arginine0.4 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.4 mg
Glutamic Acid1.1 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0.4 mg
Serine0.4 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat6.6 g10.2%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1.6 g8%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.5 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.5 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 404 Calories from Fat 161

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 17.9 g 27.5%

Saturated Fat 4.3 g 21.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 16.6 mg 5.5%

Sodium 903.1 mg 37.6%

Total Carbohydrates 50.7 g 16.9%

Dietary Fiber 8.6 g34.4%

Sugars 2.2 g

Protein 13.7 g 27.4%

Vitamin A 16.5% Vitamin C 28.3%

Calcium 16.4% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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