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Shrimp and Vegetable couscous - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Shrimp and Vegetable couscous Recipe

Shrimp and Vegetable couscous has a high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron and Vitamin B12.

The food contains 52g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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 25.7 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.

Moreover, 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 4.52 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. 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. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Mediterranean cuisine. 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 47, for Shrimp and Vegetable couscous, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein23%
 Calories from Fat30%
 Calories from Carbs47%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Iron
  • High in Vitamin B12

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A730 IU14.6%
Vitamin C7.4 mg12.4%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.54 mg1.8%
Thiamin0.07 mg4.6%
Riboflavin0.07 mg3.9%
Niacin2.7 mg13.4%
Vitamin B60.21 mg10.3%
Folate17.2 mcg4.3%
Vitamin B121.3 mcg21.6%
Pantothenic Acid0.44 mg4.4%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium65 mg6.5%
Iron4.5 mg25.1%
Magnesium44.8 mg11.2%
Phosphorus149 mg14.9%
Potassium362.6 mg10.4%
Sodium625 mg26%
Zinc1.4 mg9.6%
Copper0.23 mg11.4%
Manganese0.2 mg10%
Selenium33.4 mcg47.7%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate52 g17.3%
Dietary Fiber3.5 g14%
Sugars0.6 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein25.7 g51.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat14.6 g22.5%
Saturated Fat2 g10%
Monounsaturated Fat9.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.2 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 429 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14.6 g 22.5%

Saturated Fat 2 g 10%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 159.2 mg 53.1%

Sodium 625 mg 26%

Total Carbohydrates 52 g 17.3%

Dietary Fiber 3.5 g14%

Sugars 0.6 g

Protein 25.7 g 51.4%

Vitamin A 14.6% Vitamin C 12.4%

Calcium 6.5% Iron 25.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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