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Moroccan Meatballs & Couscous - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Moroccan Meatballs & Couscous Recipe

Moroccan Meatballs & Couscous has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Riboflavin and Niacin.

The food contains 87.7g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high in complex carbs and high 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 36 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's high MUFA and average PUFA.

It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.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 gives a good yield of Iron at 5 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

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 80, for Moroccan Meatballs & Couscous, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein17%
 Calories from Fat43%
 Calories from Carbs40%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.18 IU0%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol0.4 mcg
Vitamin C5.3 mg8.9%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D0.37 IU0.09%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0.18 mg10.8%Top 30%High
Niacin2.4 mg12%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60.18 mg9.2%Top 30%High
Folate14.7 mcg3.7%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0.2 mcg
Vitamin B120.55 mcg9.2%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.37 mg3.7%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium22.7 mg2.3%Mid 40%Average
Iron0.92 mg5.1%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium21.2 mg5.3%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus82 mg8.2%Mid 40%Average
Potassium0.18 mg0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Sodium59.9 mg2.5%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc0.92 mg6.1%Top 30%High
Copper0.18 mg9.2%Top 10%Very High
Manganese0.18 mg9.2%Top 30%High
Selenium5 mcg7.1%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate16.2 g5.4%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.8 g7.1%Top 30%High
Sugars3.8 g
Glucose1.7 mg
Fructose1.1 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein6.6 g13.3%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.2 mg
Isoleucine0.2 mg
Leucine0.2 mg
Lysine0.4 mg
Methionine0.2 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.2 mg
Tyrosine0.2 mg
Valine0.4 mg
Arginine0.4 mg
Histidine0.2 mg
Alanine0.4 mg
Aspartic Acid0.6 mg
Glutamic Acid1.3 mg
Glycine0.2 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.2 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat7.7 g11.8%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat2.5 g12.5%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat3.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.9 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash0.7 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 858 Calories from Fat 375

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 41.6 g 64%

Saturated Fat 13.6 g 68%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 87.2 mg 29.1%

Sodium 325.3 mg 13.6%

Total Carbohydrates 87.7 g 29.2%

Dietary Fiber 9.7 g38.8%

Sugars 20.5 g

Protein 36 g 72%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 48.3%

Calcium 12.3% Iron 27.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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