Quick Greek Couscous with Shrimp Recipe

Quick Greek Couscous with Shrimp has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron.

With 35.3 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.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

It gives a good yield of Iron at 4 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.

It belongs to Greek cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Quick Greek Couscous with Shrimp has been given a composite ranking of 37, and in moderation.