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Moroccan Couscous - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Moroccan Couscous Recipe

Moroccan Couscous has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C and Niacin.

The food contains 48.3g 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 8.5 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 low fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons.

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.

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a 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 Moroccan 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 75, for Moroccan Couscous, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein14%
 Calories from Fat10%
 Calories from Carbs77%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat
  • High in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A200 IU4%
Vitamin C30 mg50%
Thiamin0.17 mg11%
Niacin4.4 mg22%
Vitamin B60.3 mg15%
Folate68 mcg17%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium70 mg7%
Iron2.9 mg16%
Magnesium68 mg17%
Potassium447 mg12.8%
Sodium443 mg18.5%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate48.3 g16.1%
Dietary Fiber5.2 g20.8%
Sugars9.8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein8.5 g17%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat2.7 g4.2%
Saturated Fat0.3 g1.5%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 248 Calories from Fat 24

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 2.7 g 4.2%

Saturated Fat 0.3 g 1.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 443 mg 18.5%

Total Carbohydrates 48.3 g 16.1%

Dietary Fiber 5.2 g20.8%

Sugars 9.8 g

Protein 8.5 g 17%

Vitamin A 4% Vitamin C 50%

Calcium 7% Iron 16%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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