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

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

The food contains 40g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 9 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average in saturated fats and low in trans 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 68, for Mediterranean Couscous Salad Recipe, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein12%
 Calories from Fat36%
 Calories from Carbs53%

Why this is good for you

  • Low in Cholesterol

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A500 IU10%
Vitamin C12 mg20%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium100 mg10%
Iron1.4 mg8%
Potassium180 mg5.1%
Sodium450 mg18.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate40 g13.3%
Dietary Fiber4 g16%
Sugars1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein9 g18%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat12 g18.5%
Saturated Fat3.5 g17.5%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 310 Calories from Fat 110

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12 g 18.5%

Saturated Fat 3.5 g 17.5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 10 mg 3.3%

Sodium 450 mg 18.8%

Total Carbohydrates 40 g 13.3%

Dietary Fiber 4 g16%

Sugars 1 g

Protein 9 g 18%

Vitamin A 10% Vitamin C 20%

Calcium 10% Iron 8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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