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Mediterranean couscous salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mediterranean couscous salad Recipe

Mediterranean couscous salad has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and low-protein content.

The food contains 9.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 2 gms of protein, it is low 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 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.

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 59, for Mediterranean couscous salad, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein7%
 Calories from Fat62%
 Calories from Carbs31%

Why this is good for you

  • Very low in Cholesterol

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A230 IU4.6%
Vitamin C4.8 mg8%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.52 mg1.7%
Thiamin0.03 mg1.7%
Riboflavin0.05 mg3.2%
Niacin0.24 mg1.2%
Vitamin B60.05 mg2.3%
Folate7.6 mcg1.9%
Vitamin B120.08 mcg1.3%
Pantothenic Acid0.13 mg1.3%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium27 mg2.7%
Iron0.34 mg1.9%
Magnesium5.2 mg1.3%
Phosphorus24 mg2.4%
Potassium79.1 mg2.3%
Sodium445.9 mg18.6%
Zinc0.18 mg1.2%
Copper0.02 mg1.2%
Manganese0.04 mg2%
Selenium0.77 mcg1.1%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate9.5 g3.2%
Dietary Fiber0.8 g3.2%
Sugars0.1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein2 g4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8.5 g13.1%
Saturated Fat1.2 g6%
Monounsaturated Fat2.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.4 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 120 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8.5 g 13.1%

Saturated Fat 1.2 g 6%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 4.1 mg 1.4%

Sodium 445.9 mg 18.6%

Total Carbohydrates 9.5 g 3.2%

Dietary Fiber 0.8 g3.2%

Sugars 0.1 g

Protein 2 g 4%

Vitamin A 4.6% Vitamin C 8%

Calcium 2.7% Iron 1.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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