Spicy Mexican Couscous Salad has a average-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C and Folate.
The food contains 59.9g 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. With 12.3 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 average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.
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 has a low 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.
It belongs to Mexican cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 91, for Spicy Mexican Couscous Salad, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.
Calories from Protein | 15% | |
Calories from Fat | 15% | |
Calories from Carbs | 71% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 198.1 IU | 4% | Top 30% | High |
Retinol | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 32.5 mg | 54.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 1.4 mg | 7.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 54.5 mcg | 13.6% | Top 30% | High |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.48 mg | 4.8% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 18.7 mg | 1.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Iron | 0.96 mg | 5.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 36.8 mg | 9.2% | Top 30% | High |
Phosphorus | 95.2 mg | 9.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Potassium | 240.2 mg | 6.9% | Top 30% | High |
Sodium | 6.4 mg | 0.3% | Bottom 10% | Very Low |
Zinc | 0.48 mg | 3.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0.48 mg | 23.9% | Top 30% | High |
Selenium | 0.48 mcg | 0.68% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 28.7 g | 9.6% | Top 30% | High |
Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 16.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sugars | 1.1 g | |||
Glucose | 1 mg | |||
Fructose | 0.5 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 5.9 g | 11.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0 mg | |||
Leucine | 0 mg | |||
Lysine | 0 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.5 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0 mg | |||
Valine | 0.5 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.5 mg | |||
Histidine | 0 mg | |||
Alanine | 0 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.5 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 1.4 mg | |||
Glycine | 0 mg | |||
Proline | 0.5 mg | |||
Serine | 0.5 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 2.7 g | 4.1% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Saturated Fat | 0.38 g | 1.9% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Monounsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 0.5 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 334 Calories from Fat 50
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.6 g 8.6%
Saturated Fat 0.8 g 4%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 13.3 mg 0.6%
Total Carbohydrates 59.9 g 20%
Dietary Fiber 8.5 g34%
Sugars 2.3 g
Protein 12.3 g 24.6%
Vitamin A 8.3% Vitamin C 113.3%
Calcium 3.9% Iron 11.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 270
Protein 33.2 g | Carbs 8 g | Fat 10.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 293
Protein 19.7 g | Carbs 38.8 g | Fat 8.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 114
Protein 11.4 g | Carbs 12.2 g | Fat 2.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 211
Protein 4.5 g | Carbs 24.3 g | Fat 12.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 254
Protein 6.9 g | Carbs 12 g | Fat 20.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 193
Protein 13.5 g | Carbs 8.9 g | Fat 11.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 290
Protein 1.4 g | Carbs 22.1 g | Fat 22.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 329
Protein 12 g | Carbs 10.6 g | Fat 27 g