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Spiced Golden Couscous - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Spiced Golden Couscous Recipe

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

The food contains 50.6g 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 8.4 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the low fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low MUFA and low PUFA.

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a 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.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Spiced Golden Couscous has been given a composite ranking of 72, and 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

  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietAVERAGE
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A10.8 IU0.2%Mid 40%Average
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.1 mg5.4%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate7 mcg1.8%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.54 mg5.4%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium13.5 mg1.4%Bottom 30%Low
Iron0.54 mg3%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium17.3 mg4.3%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus61.6 mg6.2%Mid 40%Average
Potassium68.6 mg2%Bottom 30%Low
Sodium319.6 mg13.3%Top 30%High
Zinc0.54 mg3.6%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.54 mg27%Top 30%High
Selenium0 mcg

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate27.4 g9.1%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber1.8 g7.1%Top 30%High
Sugars0 g
Sucrose0 mg
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein4.5 g9.1%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 Acid1.6 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0.5 mg
Serine0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat0.27 g0.42%Bottom 10%Very Low
Saturated Fat0 g
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water67 g
Ash1.1 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 247 Calories from Fat 5

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 0.5 g 0.77%

Saturated Fat 0 g

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 591.2 mg 24.6%

Total Carbohydrates 50.6 g 16.9%

Dietary Fiber 3.3 g13.2%

Sugars 0 g

Protein 8.4 g 16.8%

Vitamin A 0.4% Vitamin C

Calcium 2.5% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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