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Soup For Couscous - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Soup For Couscous Recipe

Soup For Couscous has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 43.8g 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 average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 11.7 gms of protein, it is 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 is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 5.76 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. Besides other nutrients, it is high in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong.

Ideally consumed as a Soup.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Soup For Couscous has been given a composite ranking of 58, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein12%
 Calories from Fat43%
 Calories from Carbs45%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • High in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • High in Thiamin

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A4800 IU96%
Vitamin C60.6 mg101%
Thiamin0.32 mg21%
Niacin6 mg30%
Vitamin B61.1 mg57%
Folate252 mcg63%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium110 mg11%
Iron5.8 mg32%
Magnesium92 mg23%
Potassium841 mg24%
Sodium1152 mg48%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate43.8 g14.6%
Dietary Fiber8.4 g33.6%
Sugars6 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein11.7 g23.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat18.3 g28.2%
Saturated Fat3.1 g15.5%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 377 Calories from Fat 164

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18.3 g 28.2%

Saturated Fat 3.1 g 15.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 141 mg 47%

Sodium 1152 mg 48%

Total Carbohydrates 43.8 g 14.6%

Dietary Fiber 8.4 g33.6%

Sugars 6 g

Protein 11.7 g 23.4%

Vitamin A 96% Vitamin C 101%

Calcium 11% Iron 32%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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