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Minted Couscous - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Minted Couscous Recipe

Minted Couscous has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 45g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 8 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 has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Minted Couscous has been given a composite ranking of 67, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein14%
 Calories from Fat6%
 Calories from Carbs80%

Why this is good for you

  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A100 IU2%
Vitamin C0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium20 mg2%
Iron0.72 mg4%
Potassium100 mg2.9%
Sodium310 mg12.9%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate45 g15%
Dietary Fiber3 g12%
Sugars0 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein8 g16%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat1.5 g2.3%
Saturated Fat0.5 g2.5%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 230 Calories from Fat 15

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 1.5 g 2.3%

Saturated Fat 0.5 g 2.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 5 mg 1.7%

Sodium 310 mg 12.9%

Total Carbohydrates 45 g 15%

Dietary Fiber 3 g12%

Sugars 0 g

Protein 8 g 16%

Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C

Calcium 2% Iron 4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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