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Moroccan cous salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Moroccan cous cous salad Recipe

Moroccan cous cous salad has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 34.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and average 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 average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 7.1 gms of protein, it is average 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 low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good 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 Moroccan 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 80, for Moroccan cous cous salad, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein13%
 Calories from Fat23%
 Calories from Carbs64%

Why this is good for you

  • No Cholesterol
  • Low in Saturated Fat
  • High in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A85 IU1.7%
Vitamin C2.2 mg3.6%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.44 mg1.5%
Thiamin0 mg0.2%
Riboflavin0.01 mg0.3%
Niacin0.04 mg0.2%
Vitamin B60.01 mg0.3%
Folate2.4 mcg0.6%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.01 mg0.1%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium18 mg1.8%
Iron0.65 mg3.6%
Magnesium14 mg3.5%
Phosphorus6 mg0.6%
Potassium131.3 mg3.8%
Sodium151.4 mg6.3%
Zinc0.54 mg3.6%
Copper0.04 mg1.9%
Manganese0.17 mg8.4%
Selenium0 mcg

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate34.5 g11.5%
Dietary Fiber6.4 g25.6%
Sugars6.4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein7.1 g14.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat5.4 g8.3%
Saturated Fat0.8 g4%
Monounsaturated Fat2.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.7 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 227 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5.4 g 8.3%

Saturated Fat 0.8 g 4%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 151.4 mg 6.3%

Total Carbohydrates 34.5 g 11.5%

Dietary Fiber 6.4 g25.6%

Sugars 6.4 g

Protein 7.1 g 14.2%

Vitamin A 1.7% Vitamin C 3.6%

Calcium 1.8% Iron 3.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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