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Mushroom and Tuna Couscous - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mushroom and Tuna Couscous Recipe

Mushroom and Tuna Couscous has a high-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Riboflavin, Niacin and Pantothenic Acid.

The food contains 67.5g 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 42.8 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 average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low MUFA and low 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.

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 a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

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 86, for Mushroom and Tuna Couscous, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein35%
 Calories from Fat9%
 Calories from Carbs56%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • High in Vitamin D
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Riboflavin

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.2 IU0%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol1.4 mcg
Vitamin C4.9 mg8.2%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D20.4 IU5.1%Top 30%High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0.2 mg11.5%Top 30%High
Niacin2.9 mg14.7%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60.2 mg9.8%Top 30%High
Folate15.1 mcg3.8%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.2 mcg3.3%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.59 mg5.9%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium15.5 mg1.5%Bottom 30%Low
Iron0.59 mg3.3%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium20.9 mg5.2%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus104.7 mg10.5%Mid 40%Average
Potassium0.2 mg0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Sodium92.6 mg3.9%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.39 mg2.6%Mid 40%Average
Copper0.2 mg9.8%Top 10%Very High
Manganese0.2 mg9.8%Top 30%High
Selenium17.6 mcg25.2%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate13.2 g4.4%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.4 g5.6%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1.3 g
Glucose0.8 mg
Fructose0.4 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein8.4 g16.8%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.4 mg
Isoleucine0.4 mg
Leucine0.4 mg
Lysine0.6 mg
Methionine0.2 mg
Cystine0.2 mg
Phenylalanine0.4 mg
Tyrosine0.2 mg
Valine0.4 mg
Arginine0.4 mg
Histidine0.2 mg
Alanine0.4 mg
Aspartic Acid0.8 mg
Glutamic Acid1.8 mg
Glycine0.4 mg
Proline0.4 mg
Serine0.4 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat0.92 g1.4%Bottom 30%Low
Saturated Fat0.22 g1.1%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat0.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.4 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash0.8 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 484 Calories from Fat 42

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4.7 g 7.2%

Saturated Fat 1.1 g 5.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 49.9 mg 16.6%

Sodium 473.4 mg 19.7%

Total Carbohydrates 67.5 g 22.5%

Dietary Fiber 7.1 g28.4%

Sugars 6.6 g

Protein 42.8 g 85.6%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 41.7%

Calcium 7.9% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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