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Moroccan Inspired Jewelled Couscous - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Moroccan Inspired Jewelled Couscous Recipe

Moroccan Inspired Jewelled Couscous has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 39.5g 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 5.8 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its low 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 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 74, for Moroccan Inspired Jewelled Couscous, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein12%
 Calories from Fat7%
 Calories from Carbs82%

Why this is good for you

  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat
  • High in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A155 IU3.1%
Vitamin C4.1 mg6.9%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.02 mg0.07%
Thiamin0.02 mg1%
Riboflavin0.01 mg0.3%
Niacin0.14 mg0.7%
Vitamin B60.01 mg0.5%
Folate2.4 mcg0.6%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.05 mg0.5%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium2 mg0.2%
Iron0.18 mg1%
Magnesium2 mg0.5%
Phosphorus2 mg0.2%
Potassium163.4 mg4.7%
Sodium276.6 mg11.5%
Zinc0.02 mg0.1%
Copper0.01 mg0.7%
Manganese0.03 mg1.5%
Selenium0.07 mcg0.1%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate39.5 g13.2%
Dietary Fiber5.8 g23.2%
Sugars8.3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5.8 g11.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat1.4 g2.2%
Saturated Fat0.3 g1.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.7 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 189 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 1.4 g 2.2%

Saturated Fat 0.3 g 1.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 276.6 mg 11.5%

Total Carbohydrates 39.5 g 13.2%

Dietary Fiber 5.8 g23.2%

Sugars 8.3 g

Protein 5.8 g 11.6%

Vitamin A 3.1% Vitamin C 6.9%

Calcium 0.2% Iron 1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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