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Olive , Apricot and Pistachio Couscous - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Olive, Apricot, and Pistachio Couscous Recipe

Olive, Apricot, and Pistachio Couscous has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 36g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and low 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. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 6 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

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.

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 52, for Olive, Apricot, and Pistachio Couscous, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein11%
 Calories from Fat21%
 Calories from Carbs68%

Why this is good for you

  • Low in Cholesterol

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A200 IU4%
Vitamin C3.6 mg6%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium20 mg2%
Iron0.72 mg4%
Potassium135 mg3.9%
Sodium690 mg28.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate36 g12%
Dietary Fiber3 g12%
Sugars2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein6 g12%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat5 g7.7%
Saturated Fat2 g10%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 220 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5 g 7.7%

Saturated Fat 2 g 10%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 10 mg 3.3%

Sodium 690 mg 28.8%

Total Carbohydrates 36 g 12%

Dietary Fiber 3 g12%

Sugars 2 g

Protein 6 g 12%

Vitamin A 4% Vitamin C 6%

Calcium 2% Iron 4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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