Mexican Cous Cous Salad has a average-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and high-protein content.
The food contains 53.4g 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. With 12.3 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 average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.
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 is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.
It belongs to Mexican 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 81, for Mexican Cous Cous Salad, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.
Calories from Protein | 15% | |
Calories from Fat | 18% | |
Calories from Carbs | 66% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 1.1 IU | 0% | Mid 40% | Average |
Retinol | 13.2 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 6.6 mg | 11% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 1.1 IU | 0.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 1.6 mg | 8.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 37.4 mcg | 9.3% | Top 30% | High |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.55 mg | 5.5% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 59.9 mg | 6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Iron | 1.1 mg | 6.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 28 mg | 7% | Top 30% | High |
Phosphorus | 112.1 mg | 11.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Potassium | 237.4 mg | 6.8% | Top 30% | High |
Sodium | 122.5 mg | 5.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Zinc | 0.55 mg | 3.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0.55 mg | 27.5% | Top 30% | High |
Selenium | 1.6 mcg | 2.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 29.3 g | 9.8% | Top 30% | High |
Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 16.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sugars | 1.2 g | |||
Glucose | 0.5 mg | |||
Fructose | 0.5 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 6.8 g | 13.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.5 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.5 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.5 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.5 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0 mg | |||
Valine | 0.5 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.5 mg | |||
Histidine | 0 mg | |||
Alanine | 0 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.5 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 1.6 mg | |||
Glycine | 0 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.5 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 3.6 g | 5.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 1.3 g | 6.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Monounsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 1.1 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 317 Calories from Fat 58
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.5 g 10%
Saturated Fat 2.4 g 12%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 9.8 mg 3.3%
Sodium 222.9 mg 9.3%
Total Carbohydrates 53.4 g 17.8%
Dietary Fiber 7.5 g30%
Sugars 2.2 g
Protein 12.3 g 24.6%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 20%
Calcium 10.9% Iron 11.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 204
Protein 5.4 g | Carbs 11.4 g | Fat 15.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 229
Protein 10.5 g | Carbs 15.9 g | Fat 14 g
Per Serving | Calories 37
Protein 2.5 g | Carbs 8 g | Fat 0.36 g
Per Serving | Calories 128
Protein 2 g | Carbs 5.1 g | Fat 11.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 118
Protein 3.1 g | Carbs 5.9 g | Fat 9.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 194
Protein 6.1 g | Carbs 15 g | Fat 12.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 142
Protein 4.7 g | Carbs 13 g | Fat 7.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 440
Protein 7.8 g | Carbs 23.2 g | Fat 35.1 g