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.
Calories from Protein | 17% | |
Calories from Fat | 43% | |
Calories from Carbs | 40% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 0.18 IU | 0% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Retinol | 0.4 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 5.3 mg | 8.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 0.37 IU | 0.09% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0.18 mg | 10.8% | Top 30% | High |
Niacin | 2.4 mg | 12% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin B6 | 0.18 mg | 9.2% | Top 30% | High |
Folate | 14.7 mcg | 3.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Folic Acid | 0.2 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.55 mcg | 9.2% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.37 mg | 3.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 22.7 mg | 2.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Iron | 0.92 mg | 5.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 21.2 mg | 5.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Phosphorus | 82 mg | 8.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Potassium | 0.18 mg | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Sodium | 59.9 mg | 2.5% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Zinc | 0.92 mg | 6.1% | Top 30% | High |
Copper | 0.18 mg | 9.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Manganese | 0.18 mg | 9.2% | Top 30% | High |
Selenium | 5 mcg | 7.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 16.2 g | 5.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 7.1% | Top 30% | High |
Sugars | 3.8 g | |||
Glucose | 1.7 mg | |||
Fructose | 1.1 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 6.6 g | 13.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.2 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.2 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.2 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.4 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.2 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.2 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.2 mg | |||
Valine | 0.4 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.4 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.2 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.4 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.6 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 1.3 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.2 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.2 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 7.7 g | 11.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Monounsaturated Fat | 3.7 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 0.7 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
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
Per Serving | Calories 231
Protein 13.1 g | Carbs 15.5 g | Fat 13.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 74
Protein 4.4 g | Carbs 5.7 g | Fat 3.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 194
Protein 10.8 g | Carbs 19.4 g | Fat 8 g
Per Serving | Calories 157
Protein 5.8 g | Carbs 32.2 g | Fat 0.81 g
Per Serving | Calories 107
Protein 8.2 g | Carbs 5.5 g | Fat 6 g
Per Serving | Calories 100
Protein 8.7 g | Carbs 11 g | Fat 2.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 109
Protein 5.7 g | Carbs 10.6 g | Fat 5 g
Per Serving | Calories 188
Protein 16 g | Carbs 0 g | Fat 13.2 g