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Spiced Couscous 1 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Spiced Couscous 1 Recipe

Spiced Couscous 1 has a average-calorie, high-carb, low-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 50.4g 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 8.6 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its low fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's low MUFA and low PUFA.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average 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 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 79, for Spiced Couscous 1, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein14%
 Calories from Fat2%
 Calories from Carbs84%

Why this is good for you

  • No Cholesterol
  • No Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietAVERAGE
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.56 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.7 mg8.4%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate7.8 mcg2%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.56 mg5.6%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium12.3 mg1.2%Bottom 30%Low
Iron0.56 mg3.1%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium16.8 mg4.2%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus68.7 mg6.9%Mid 40%Average
Potassium81 mg2.3%Mid 40%Average
Sodium140.8 mg5.9%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.56 mg3.7%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.56 mg27.9%Top 30%High
Selenium1.7 mcg2.4%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate28.2 g9.4%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber1.8 g7.4%Top 30%High
Sugars0 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein4.8 g9.6%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0 mg
Glutamic Acid1.7 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat0.28 g0.43%Bottom 10%Very Low
Saturated Fat0 g
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.1 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 247 Calories from Fat 4

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 0.5 g 0.77%

Saturated Fat 0 g

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 252 mg 10.5%

Total Carbohydrates 50.4 g 16.8%

Dietary Fiber 3.3 g13.2%

Sugars 0 g

Protein 8.6 g 17.2%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C

Calcium 2.2% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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