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My Mediterranean Couscous Salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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My Mediterranean Couscous Salad Recipe

My Mediterranean Couscous Salad has a high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 55.8g 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. With 15 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

On top of that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average 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.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is high in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong.

It belongs to Mediterranean 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 93, for My Mediterranean Couscous Salad, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein13%
 Calories from Fat37%
 Calories from Carbs50%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • High in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.28 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol6.4 mcg
Vitamin C29.1 mg48.4%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin D0.84 IU0.21%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.4 mg7%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate39.9 mcg10%Top 30%High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.28 mg2.8%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium46.4 mg4.6%Mid 40%Average
Iron0.84 mg4.7%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium31 mg7.8%Top 30%High
Phosphorus88.5 mg8.9%Mid 40%Average
Potassium226.8 mg6.5%Top 30%High
Sodium136.5 mg5.7%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.56 mg3.7%Mid 40%Average
Copper0.28 mg14%Top 10%Very High
Manganese0.56 mg27.9%Top 30%High
Selenium0.84 mcg1.2%Bottom 30%Low

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate15.6 g5.2%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber3.8 g15.3%Top 10%Very High
Sugars1.7 g
Glucose0.3 mg
Fructose0.3 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein4.2 g8.4%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0.3 mg
Arginine0.3 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.3 mg
Glutamic Acid0.8 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0.3 mg
Serine0.3 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat5.2 g8%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1.3 g6.3%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat2.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.1 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.1 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 434 Calories from Fat 167

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18.5 g 28.5%

Saturated Fat 4.5 g 22.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 16.6 mg 5.5%

Sodium 488.6 mg 20.4%

Total Carbohydrates 55.8 g 18.6%

Dietary Fiber 13.7 g54.8%

Sugars 6 g

Protein 15 g 30%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 173.3%

Calcium 16.6% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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