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Pea and Mint Couscous - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Pea and Mint Couscous Recipe

Pea and Mint Couscous has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 50g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 9 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its low fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons.

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 71, for Pea and Mint Couscous, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein15%
 Calories from Fat2%
 Calories from Carbs83%

Why this is good for you

  • No Cholesterol
  • No Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A750 IU15%
Vitamin C9 mg15%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium40 mg4%
Iron1.4 mg8%
Potassium160 mg4.6%
Sodium630 mg26.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate50 g16.7%
Dietary Fiber5 g20%
Sugars2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein9 g18%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat0.5 g0.77%
Saturated Fat0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 250 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 0.5 g 0.77%

Saturated Fat 0 g

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 630 mg 26.3%

Total Carbohydrates 50 g 16.7%

Dietary Fiber 5 g20%

Sugars 2 g

Protein 9 g 18%

Vitamin A 15% Vitamin C 15%

Calcium 4% Iron 8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Pea-and-Mint-Couscous-101436 Embed Table:

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