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Mexican Cous Salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexican Cous Cous Salad Recipe

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.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein15%
 Calories from Fat18%
 Calories from Carbs66%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Low in Cholesterol
  • High in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1.1 IU0%Mid 40%Average
Retinol13.2 mcg
Vitamin C6.6 mg11%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D1.1 IU0.3%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.6 mg8.2%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate37.4 mcg9.3%Top 30%High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.55 mg5.5%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium59.9 mg6%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.1 mg6.1%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium28 mg7%Top 30%High
Phosphorus112.1 mg11.2%Mid 40%Average
Potassium237.4 mg6.8%Top 30%High
Sodium122.5 mg5.1%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.55 mg3.7%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.55 mg27.5%Top 30%High
Selenium1.6 mcg2.4%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate29.3 g9.8%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber4.1 g16.5%Top 10%Very High
Sugars1.2 g
Glucose0.5 mg
Fructose0.5 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein6.8 g13.5%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0.5 mg
Leucine0.5 mg
Lysine0.5 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.5 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0.5 mg
Arginine0.5 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.5 mg
Glutamic Acid1.6 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.5 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3.6 g5.5%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1.3 g6.6%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat1.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.5 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.1 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

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

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