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Saffron-Scented Couscous with Pine Nuts - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Saffron-Scented Couscous with Pine Nuts Recipe

Saffron-Scented Couscous with Pine Nuts has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 35g 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.

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.

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 69, for Saffron-Scented Couscous with Pine Nuts, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein14%
 Calories from Fat34%
 Calories from Carbs53%

Why this is good for you

  • Low in Cholesterol
  • Low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A200 IU4%
Vitamin C1.2 mg2%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium20 mg2%
Iron1.1 mg6%
Potassium210 mg6%
Sodium105 mg4.4%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate35 g11.7%
Dietary Fiber3 g12%
Sugars0 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein9 g18%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat10 g15.4%
Saturated Fat3 g15%

Popular Questions Asked

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 260 Calories from Fat 90

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10 g 15.4%

Saturated Fat 3 g 15%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 10 mg 3.3%

Sodium 105 mg 4.4%

Total Carbohydrates 35 g 11.7%

Dietary Fiber 3 g12%

Sugars 0 g

Protein 9 g 18%

Vitamin A 4% Vitamin C 2%

Calcium 2% Iron 6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Saffron-Scented-Couscous-with-Pine-Nuts-352045 Embed Table:

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