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Moroccan Prawns With Couscous - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Moroccan Prawns With Couscous Recipe

Moroccan Prawns With Couscous has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 72.6g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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. With 16 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's high MUFA and average PUFA.

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 4 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. 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 is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also an average 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.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Moroccan Prawns With Couscous has been given a composite ranking of 97, and on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein9%
 Calories from Fat48%
 Calories from Carbs43%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • High in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber
  • High in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.69 IU0.01%Mid 40%Average
Retinol1.6 mcg
Vitamin C22.1 mg36.9%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin D0.1 IU0.02%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0.49 mg2.5%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60.1 mg4.9%Top 30%High
Folate8.4 mcg2.1%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.1 mg0.98%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium13.5 mg1.3%Bottom 30%Low
Iron0.39 mg2.2%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium8.9 mg2.2%Bottom 30%Low
Phosphorus28.7 mg2.9%Bottom 30%Low
Potassium88.7 mg2.5%Mid 40%Average
Sodium22.8 mg0.9%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc0.2 mg1.3%Mid 40%Average
Copper0.1 mg4.9%Top 30%High
Manganese0.1 mg4.9%Mid 40%Average
Selenium1.1 mcg1.5%Bottom 30%Low

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate7.1 g2.4%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.93 g3.7%Mid 40%Average
Sugars0.8 g
Glucose0.3 mg
Fructose0.4 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein1.6 g3.1%Bottom 30%Low
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.1 mg
Isoleucine0.1 mg
Leucine0.1 mg
Lysine0.1 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.1 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0.1 mg
Arginine0.1 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0.1 mg
Aspartic Acid0.1 mg
Glutamic Acid0.4 mg
Glycine0.1 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.1 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3.5 g5.4%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat0.48 g2.4%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat2.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.4 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash0.4 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 665 Calories from Fat 323

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 35.9 g 55.2%

Saturated Fat 4.9 g 24.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 37.8 mg 12.6%

Sodium 231.7 mg 9.7%

Total Carbohydrates 72.6 g 24.2%

Dietary Fiber 9.5 g38%

Sugars 8.6 g

Protein 16 g 32%

Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 375%

Calcium 13.7% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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