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Spiced Couscous - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Spiced Couscous Recipe

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

The food contains 36.1g 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. With 7.6 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 average 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.

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.

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 51, for Spiced Couscous, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein14%
 Calories from Fat20%
 Calories from Carbs66%

Why this is good for you

  • Very low in Cholesterol

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A111.4 IU2.2%Mid 40%Average
Retinol20.3 mcg
Vitamin C2.5 mg4.2%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D1.3 IU0.3%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin3.8 mg19%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate19 mcg4.7%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid1.3 mg12.7%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium29.1 mg2.9%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.3 mg7%Top 30%High
Magnesium30.4 mg7.6%Top 30%High
Phosphorus139.2 mg13.9%Top 30%High
Potassium240.5 mg6.9%Top 30%High
Sodium386.3 mg16.1%Top 30%High
Zinc1.3 mg8.4%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium0 mcg

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate45.7 g15.2%Top 10%Very High
Dietary Fiber3.2 g12.7%Top 10%Very High
Sugars1.4 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein9.6 g19.2%Top 30%High
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 Acid2.5 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline1.3 mg
Serine0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat6.3 g9.7%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat2.2 g10.8%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat1.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.5 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.3 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 224 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5 g 7.7%

Saturated Fat 1.7 g 8.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 5 mg 1.7%

Sodium 305.2 mg 12.7%

Total Carbohydrates 36.1 g 12%

Dietary Fiber 2.5 g10%

Sugars 1.1 g

Protein 7.6 g 15.2%

Vitamin A 1.8% Vitamin C 3.3%

Calcium 2.3% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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