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Merguez and Dried Currant Couscous Salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Merguez and Dried Currant Couscous Salad Recipe

Merguez and Dried Currant Couscous Salad has a average-calorie, high-carb, low-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 59g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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 10 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the low fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight.

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 low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

It belongs to African 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 77, for Merguez and Dried Currant Couscous Salad, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein14%
 Calories from Fat2%
 Calories from Carbs84%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • No Saturated Fat
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0 IU
Vitamin C21 mg35%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium40 mg4%
Iron1.1 mg6%
Potassium200 mg5.7%
Sodium10 mg0.4%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate59 g19.7%
Dietary Fiber5 g20%
Sugars1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein10 g20%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat0.5 g0.77%
Saturated Fat0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 280 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 0.5 g 0.77%

Saturated Fat 0 g

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 10 mg 0.4%

Total Carbohydrates 59 g 19.7%

Dietary Fiber 5 g20%

Sugars 1 g

Protein 10 g 20%

Vitamin A Vitamin C 35%

Calcium 4% Iron 6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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