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Quick Couscous with Raisins and Carrots - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Quick Couscous with Raisins and Carrots Recipe

Quick Couscous with Raisins and Carrots has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A and Niacin.

The food contains 41.9g 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 6.2 gms of protein, it is average 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.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Quick Couscous with Raisins and Carrots has been given a composite ranking of 69, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein9%
 Calories from Fat27%
 Calories from Carbs63%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A3650 IU73%
Vitamin C2.4 mg4%
Thiamin0.17 mg11%
Niacin4.8 mg24%
Vitamin B60.14 mg7%
Folate36 mcg9%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium40 mg4%
Iron1.3 mg7%
Magnesium36 mg9%
Potassium212 mg6.1%
Sodium76 mg3.2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate41.9 g14%
Dietary Fiber3.3 g13.2%
Sugars5.3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein6.2 g12.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8 g12.3%
Saturated Fat4.9 g24.5%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 264 Calories from Fat 72

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8 g 12.3%

Saturated Fat 4.9 g 24.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 20 mg 6.7%

Sodium 76 mg 3.2%

Total Carbohydrates 41.9 g 14%

Dietary Fiber 3.3 g13.2%

Sugars 5.3 g

Protein 6.2 g 12.4%

Vitamin A 73% Vitamin C 4%

Calcium 4% Iron 7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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